Employment Law

In California’s current economy, finding a good job is challenging under most circumstances. However, things can be even worse for those that face employment discrimination. It can lead to unfair wages, lack of promotions or even wrongful termination. Overall, it’s...

If you are a working parent, then you have probably heard of FMLA. FMLA is the Family and Medical Leave Act, a law that gives employees the right to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Understanding this law and your rights can help you make...

No one should have to work hard all day and then not get paid their full compensation. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in America, with millions of dollars stolen from workers every year. If you think that your employer in California is not paying you as...

California businesses are required to obey federal and state employment laws. However, in spite of it being illegal to terminate workers based on certain criteria, some employers do just that. These are examples of when you can sue an employer for wrongful...

The federal minimum wage and requirement to pay overtime wages are provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), designed to protect employees from exploitative work conditions. The Act contains several other components, although minimum wage and overtime get a...

The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination by employers against employees aged 40 years or older. The ADEA applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees, including government employers. The ADEA does not protect...

Employees in the United States are protected from wrongful discharge under both state and federal law. "Wrongful discharge" is a term used to describe an employee's termination that violates one of these laws. In some instances, an employee may be forced to resign due...

California employees have certain protections at work. The Family and Medical Leave Act is one of them. It’s important to understand how it protects you. What is the Family and Medical Leave Act? The Family and Medical Leave Act is a law that was enacted in 1993 as a...

The changes in the body that occur during pregnancy can significantly impact an employee's ability to do their job. Despite federal and state protections for pregnant and lactating workers, discrimination against expecting mothers remains a problem in the workplace....

According to FoodIsPower, chocolate is the Ivory Coast’s primary source of export. However, the pay of $1 per day is not enough of a living wage for adult workers. It is reported that millions of children in the Ivory Coast and Ghana work on cocoa farms. In spite of...