Are you a paramedic, doctor, nurse, truck driver, or other exhausted essential employee that is working tirelessly on the frontlines? It is important to keep in mind that if your hours have increased past the legal standard workweek, you are … Continued
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis has greatly impacted employers and employees, especially those who own or work for non-essential businesses. Many who work for these companies are currently operating remotely or, in some cases, not operating at all. This dramatic change … Continued
As products fly off the shelves across the nation due to the recent precautions taken concerning COVID-19 (coronavirus), there has been a rise in the demand for shipping services and truck drivers. As a result, big rig drivers for larger … Continued
There is never a good time to be fired from a job. It may be possible that you saw it coming – for example, if you were accused of performing below company expectations. But in some cases, termination can come … Continued
In a landmark ruling by the California Supreme Court, a new precedent has been set for employment law regarding required searches of employees. The class-action lawsuit, which had been filed by a group of Apple employees, asserted that required searches … Continued
In the age of #MeToo, we as citizens must be more vigilant than ever to spot the signs of gender inequality and put it out of commission whenever possible. In places like a male-dominated workplace, that’s easier said than done. … Continued
If you are employed and living in California, your employer is required to provide you with itemized pay stubs (either paper or online) for every pay period that you have worked. Many of us simply check the amount earned when … Continued
Just because you’re “off the clock,” doesn’t make it right for your coworkers to act inappropriately around you. If you have recently attended an office party and found yourself in an uncomfortable or inappropriate situation, then you may have a … Continued
Are you working as a cashier this holiday season at Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Walgreens, or other larger chain stores? Are you working as a barista at Starbucks, Peet’s, or Coffee Bean? Or maybe you work as a bank teller … Continued
Are you working at a beauty salon or makeup counter such as at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstroms or Bloomingdales over the holidays? If you are a freelancer employed by an outside company, or an independent contractor performing your job much like … Continued