Putting Employment Issues Behind You
Severance packages help employees cover their costs and support their families after a non-voluntary job loss. There are generally two times when workers might negotiate severance packages with their employers. Frequently, negotiations occur during the hiring process...
Some employers address worker severance packages in their employment contracts. Workers know as soon as they accept a position what severance they can receive if they lose their job unexpectedly through no fault of their own. Many employees do not have a severance...
When you get your first paycheck from your new job, you are shocked by how little you have earned. And it is not just the fact that taxes were removed from your paycheck. When you look at the hourly rate, your boss is only paying you $7.25 per hour. You go to your...
Employees should report sexual harassment as soon as it happens. They need to put an end to the behavior, and they deserve to have a safe work environment. They do not deserve to face sexual harassment or discrimination at the hands of co-workers, supervisors or...
One of the most glaring examples of ableism emerges when employees with disabilities are overlooked for promotions, regardless of their qualifications, experience or performance. This not only limits their professional growth but also deprives organizations of...
If you work overtime hours in California, you deserve a higher pay rate for those additional hours. In fact, this is often why people are excited to work overtime. It is not that someone wants to put in extra hours at work, but they get a significant pay boost, which...
Workers in California have protections that are set by state law that aren’t present in other states. One of these is that employers must pay employees for all time worked, even if it’s just a few minutes. The standard is set by wage and hour laws and court rulings...
You’ve noticed subtle changes in the workplace. You’re no longer being invited to important meetings or being assigned challenging, high-profile projects. You feel like you’re being pushed out of the company, but your boss hasn’t said a word. This phenomenon is known...
Body art has become part of everyday life for many people. Tattoos, piercings and other personal expressions are more socially accepted than in the past. Yet, in the workplace, these choices can sometimes create tension. You might wonder whether showing your body art...
Wrongful termination lawsuits are typically only an option in highly-specific scenarios. Employees asserting that they lost their jobs for inappropriate or illegal reasons generally need proof that either discrimination or retaliation occurred. Many wrongful...