We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
California has protections for workers that aren’t available on a federal level, and many other states don’t have requirements that are equal to the ones in this state. One notable right of workers here is being able to take meal periods and rest breaks during their...
All across the nation, labor rights are under attack. But here in California the fight continues against mega-businesses like Amazon and SpaceX that continue to fight the demise of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). California has a long history of labor...
If you are going to a job interview, there are many ways to prepare. You can practice your talking points, study a business’s mission or update your resume. One other way to prepare is by understanding what questions you should not be asked by an interviewer. Some...
Class action lawsuits are a legal remedy available when one party's defaults, misconduct or negligence impact numerous outside parties. If a defective product causes injury to consumers or puts them at risk of property damage, possibly by causing house fires, groups...
Most people who live in the United States (U.S.) appreciate their ability to work the job of their choice without being forced to work for a specific employer. Unfortunately, there are still individuals who are subjected to forced labor. Forced labor occurs when an...
There are few things worse than having your boss tell you to pack your things as they will no longer be employing you. If you are an at-will employee, then this is always a risk. One day you can have a job and the next day you might not. So does it actually matter why...
No employee should have to experience sexual harassment, but unfortunately many still do. One of the contributing factors to its continuation is that so many cases go unreported, leaving the harassers free to continue harassing that person or others. Understanding how...
Employees have a right to work in an environment that’s free of harassment and hostile conditions. They should feel empowered to speak up if they notice anything amiss, including discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or any illegal activities. Some employees...
Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Employers should not make decisions about who they hire, what they pay or who they promote based on the protected characteristics of their workers. Protected characteristics include genetic information,...
A class action lawsuit allows multiple plaintiffs to consolidate their cases into one legal action to increase efficiency, reduce costs and provide a strong voice for the wronged. However, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the process. Here we’ll answer...