Putting Employment Issues Behind You
As an employee who is living with a disability, you have a right to some extra help so that you can work and support yourself. If you are otherwise qualified to do the job, then you can typically ask an employer for reasonable accommodations to allow you to fulfill...
You might assume that as long as you can get to work on time and don’t need to drive as part of your job, a potential employer shouldn’t care whether or not you have a driver’s license. Currently, however, California law doesn’t prevent an employer from not hiring...
Advances in genetic testing can provide insightful information about each individual’s health and predispositions. This is a phenomenal reality that can result in any number of benefits for those who are sick, may become sick, want to know more about their risks in...
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives all citizens the right to practice the religion of their choice. This is a right that extends to the workplace. Employees cannot be treated unfavorably due to their religion. The same can be said for prospective...
The workplace should be a healthy and fair environment devoid of unscrupulous practices. However, despite all the employee protections in place, some employers still find ways of circumnavigating employee rights. One of the ways they achieve this is through “quiet...
Looking for a job can involve many steps, all necessary to determine if you are a good fit for the position. Typically, each employer has a unique hiring process to vet applicants and learn more about the role's requirements. However, these procedures might include...
When you took your job, you were happy about the pay rate, which was higher than you ever received before. That was two years ago, however, and things are changing. Recently, your boss told you that they may have to reduce your pay. To you, this feels unfair and even...
Being fired from a job is stressful, but it’s especially concerning when the reason for losing one’s position seems unjust. For instance, it can be shocking if you’ve been terminated after cooperating with an investigation into your company. Luckily, in California,...
As an employee, you have the right to expect certain things from your employer. One is that it provides you with a safe workplace, and that includes doing its best to ensure your workplace is discrimination-free. Every employee has a right to go home at the end of the...
Employers have different ways of handling things when people work extra hours. The standard is to give overtime, but some employers may offer time off in lieu instead. You may be happy to take it, especially if doing extra work is a rare occasion for you and you are...