What Is A Hostile Work Environment in California?
If you have experienced any type of sexual harassment in your workplace, your employer is legally obligated to investigate the situation and resolve the matter as effectively as possible.
California Wage and Hour Laws 2022 – All You Need to Know
If you run a business in California or are thinking about starting one, it’s essential to be up to date on the state’s wage and hour laws.
Sexual Harassment vs. Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Abuse – What’s the Difference?
It’s important for individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, cultures, and backgrounds to understand the types of sexual misconduct that occur.
California Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Statistics 2022
No matter your position or experience, it is important for you to be able to identify sexual harassment and understand why it is a problem.
California Overtime Law 2022
Whether you are an employee or an employer, you should have an up-to-date understanding of overtime law.
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations?
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations? Yes, you can sue your employer if you’ve been wrongfully terminated.
How to File a Successful EEOC Complaint in California?
Here is How to File a Successful EEOC Complaint in California. The EEOC is responsible for reviewing & investigating claims of employment discrimination & harassment.
How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
The best way to resolve sexual harassment is in a manner that makes it clear the behavior in question is unacceptable and prevents it from happening again.
How Do You Prove Retaliation in the Workplace?
To prove that your employer retaliated against you after you filed a report of harassment, you must gather evidence of your employer’s conduct and calculate the damages you suffered due to this conduct.
Is it Hard to prove Sexual Harassment?
It’s an unfortunate reality that sexual harassment negatively affects the lives of thousands of people across the United States each year. When an individual experiences sexual harassment in the workplace, they have the right to take legal action against the party responsible for the adverse treatment they experience. However, navigating a sexual harassment claim is…
Orange County Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney
Expectant mothers have special legal protections in the workplace under California employment laws. The Law Offices of Corbett H. Williams has successfully handled numerous discrimination matters on behalf of employees in Orange County and throughout Southern California. Pregnancy Discrimination Although pregnancy discrimination is illegal under both federal and California law, women commonly experience negative impacts…
Has Your California Employer Misclassified You as an Independent Contractor?
Employers frequently misclassify workers who legally qualify as employees as “independent contractors.” The distinction between employee and independent contractor is critical because improper classification can result in an employee losing important worker protections and tens of thousands of dollars in wages and benefits. Losses suffered by improperly classified employees often include: Overtime Pay, Minimum Wage…
Employee Home Internet Cost Reimbursement
California employers must reimburse their employees for all costs they incur in performing their jobs. These expenses include the cost of providing a personal vehicle or a cell phone for work purposes. These days, employers are increasingly requiring employees to perform work from home, which almost always requires the employee to have access to the…
Class Action Lawsuits Against California Employers for Failure to Reimburse Cell Phone and Mileage Expenses
Class Actions To Recover Unreimbursed Employee Expenses Section 2802 of the California Labor Code requires employers to reimburse 100% of all “necessary” expenses employees incur in performing their jobs. Section 2802 is one of the most frequently violated California employment laws. California employers must reimburse employees 100% of all expenses that are “necessary” to perform their jobs….
Labor Code Section 2802
California Employment law requires employers to reimburse employees for all “necessary” expenses they incur while performing their jobs. This rule, embodied in California Labor Code Section 2802, prohibits employers from shifting their costs of doing business onto the backs of employees. What Every California Employee Should Know about Work-Related Expense Reimbursement The most common types…
California Law on Reimbursement of Employee Cell Phone Expenses
California employment law requires your employer to reimburse you for all “necessary” expenses you incur because of your job. In fact, California is on the cutting-edge of advancing employees’ rights when it comes to reimbursable expenses. One of the most common job-related costs employees have is the cost of a personal cellular telephone or “smart...
Everything You Need to Know About California Tip Laws
Know Your Rights Not To Be Underpaid Under California Tipping Laws If you are like many employees in California, you rely on tips as part of your income. Waitpersons, bartenders, bell hops, hotel housecleaning staff, food delivery drivers, and taxicab drivers are just a few of the professions where workers receive tips from customers as part of their...
Should I Be Getting Paid For Off-The-Clock Work?
Laws Protect Employees From Working “Off-The-Clock” Without Compensation California and federal laws prohibit employers from requiring employees to work “off the clock.” Off-the-clock work includes anything that falls within the legal definition of “work” where the employer fails to record the time worked and the employee is not compensated. Employers are liable to compensate for any off-the-clock…
California Rules on Final Paychecks & Waiting Time Penalties
Final Paychecks And Waiting Time Penalties If you quit your job, are fired, or laid off, California laws require your employer to promptly issue you a final paycheck that includes everything you are owed, including all wages, overtime, and accrued vacation and paid time off or “PTO.” If your employer fails to promptly issue a…
Makeup Time and Comp Time In California
Makeup Time And Comp Time In California Makeup time and comp time, also called “compensating time off” give employees who are entitled to overtime (“non-exempt” employees) flexibility so that they can attend to personal matters without using vacation time, and under certain circumstances, allow employees to convert overtime compensation into paid time off. Makeup Time...
California Overtime Rules: Who Gets It And Who’s Exempt?
California Overtime Rules: Who Gets It And Who’s Exempt? Employees in California who are “non-exempt” are entitled to overtime pay for time worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. This is true unless the employer has adopted an “alternative workweek” schedule in which employees work normal hours of 10 hours per day, 4 days…
What Are Wage and Hour Claims And How Do You Prove One?
What Are Wage And Hour Claims And How Do You Prove One? Wage and hour claims are probably the most common type of claim California employees make against their employer. They generally involve unpaid wages or overtime, but can also include other violations of the labor laws, including failure to provide meal and rest breaks and failure to provide pay…
How Employers May Violate Wage and Hour Laws
Common Issues Involved In Wage And Hour Disputes Most people don’t expect to be involved in a wage and hour dispute with the company they work for. However, it’s not unusual for employers to violate wage and hour laws, especially for contract work or jobs that pay by the hour. If you feel that you’re…
Am I Misclassified As An Independent Contractor?
How Do I Know If I’m An Employee Misclassified As An Independent Contractor? Employee misclassification has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, particularly with the growth of the service sector and the so-called “sharing economy.” Well publicized misclassification lawsuits have been filed against companies like Uber and Lyft. According to the California Labor Commissioner, at least ten…
California Law on Employee Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement
How Much Does California Law Require My Employer To Reimburse Me For Driving On The Job? California law requires your employer to reimburse you for all necessary expenses you incur because of your job. The most common type of on-the-job expense employees have is the cost of using a personal vehicle. Although there are several...
Equal Pay for Equal Work: California’s Equal Pay Law
Equal Pay For Equal Work: California’s Equal Pay Law According to official findings by the California Legislature, in 2014, the gender wage gap in California was $0.16 on the dollar. In other words, for every dollar a man earned, a woman earned only $0.84. The situation is far worse for women of color. For example,…
What to Tell Your Employer About Your Pregnancy
Do You Have To Tell Your Employer About Your Pregnancy? What Happens If You Do? If you are pregnant in California, you have some of the best protections under federal and California laws against discrimination in the country. The most important one for California residents is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Even with...
Tips for Discussing Your Disability in Your Job Interview
Interviewing For A Job? Follow These Tips On Disclosing Your Disability If you are a job seeker with a disability, you may have additional concerns and worries about interviewing for potential jobs. Should you disclose your disability? Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the federal Americans With Disability Act (ADA), you are protected...
Should I Disclose My Disability When Applying for a Job?
What You Should Consider In Deciding Whether To Disclose Your Disability On Your Resume And Cover Letter While the federal Americans With Disability Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, some workers may be reluctant to disclose their disability. They may worry that disclosing...
Common Disabilities and How Employers Must Accommodate Them
Most Common Disabilities Under FEHA And How Employers Should Accommodate Them The federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) gives disabled job applicants and employees protection against being discriminated against based on their disability, and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) gives them even more protections. Employers are prohibited from not hiring an applicant due...