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Employment Law: Pregnancy Discrimination Accommodations
Last month, a California Court of Appeal voted yes on Sanchez v. Swissport, Inc. a case where a California woman was terminated for being unable to return to her job
read moreReligious Discrimination: Know Your Rights
In the last few years, religious discrimination in the workplace has been on the rise. Laws on religious discrimination are quite confusing and contradictory. For example, you can't make employment
read moreEmployment Rights Against Retaliation: Whistleblowing
In November 2012, President Barack Obama signed new whistleblower protections into law. Also known as the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, consists of protections for federal employees who are terminated for
read moreEmployment Law: When California Employers Must Pay for Travel
Travel Time Pay Rules in California (2022): Are you an hourly worker? Did you know that California law requires that hourly workers be paid for hours worked, which may include
read moreAre You Working in a Hostile Work Environment?
How to Know If You Have a Hostile Work Environment "Hostile work environment" is often misunderstood. Many believe that such an environment is when one employee dislikes another and intentionally
read moreThe Dangers of Social Media and Employee Discipline
I am sure you have heard of employees exploiting their work environment on social media for all to see. Whether they intentionally did it or were in a moment of
read moreUnderstanding Employment Law on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Sexual orientation discrimination submits as harassment or disparity based on someone’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or heterosexual orientation. Many workplaces and even states have employment and labor laws against sexual discrimination.
read moreWhat You Need to Know About Labor Law and Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave Requirements for Employers in Los Angeles If you or your significant other is about to become a parent in the state of California, it is important that you
read moreLets Take a Break From Employment Law: 13 Funny International Laws
Your California employment lawyer likes it mix it up when it comes to blogging. This week we’ve decided to stay away from employment law and add some fun. Reader’s Digest came
read moreEmployment Law: Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
In March’s State of the Union address, Obama proposed for the national minimum wage to be increased from $7.25 to $9, with future raises based on increases in the cost
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