Employment Law

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...

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...

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...

In some ways, getting laid off can be even more frustrating than getting fired. If you get fired for cause, your boss at least believes that you did something to warrant it. But if you get laid off, you may have been an exemplary employee for years. The company simply...

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...

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...