Employment Law

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...

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,...

In California, the law gives you the right to choose your pronouns as you wish. You are totally free to request that people refer to you as he, she or they. You also have the right to change your name and to request others to call you by it. That does not mean that...

In many cases, an employer can legally reduce an employee's pay. The employee may understandably feel frustrated by this change. They may have expected to be paid a higher rate and perhaps only accepted the job because of the original compensation. A pay reduction can...

Age discrimination can be insidious and difficult to detect, but it can happen in the fast-paced California tech industry. Despite strong employment laws to protect workers from bias, older employees often face challenges that younger colleagues do not. Recognizing...