Selecting the right candidate for the job is crucial to employers in California and elsewhere. To help select the right candidate, some companies utilize pre-employment testing; however, these tests must be in compliance with the law. Some of the tests that were...
Legal Protection For Workers
Firefighter alleges retaliation for reporting sexual harassment
When someone in California starts a new job, his or her co-workers typically want to make the newcomer feel welcome. However, introducing people into a culture that is disrespectful and riddled with sexual harassment is not acceptable. A female firefighter from...
Ex James Batmasian worker sues over being denied overtime pay
Some California readers may have heard of the real estate mogul James Batmasian. He is being accused in a state court by a former employee of not paying him overtime. The man claims that he was offered vouchers to get massages instead of the money.The plaintiff, who...
Yank Sing pays $4M for overtime and other wage theft claims
Many instances of wage theft in California and elsewhere remain unreported, especially by foreign workers who may not be fully aware of their rights. Often, the employees also fear that the complaints may cost them their jobs. For nearly a year and a half, a group of...
Allegedly misclassified worker seeks unpaid overtime wages
The Fair Labor Standards Act ensures employees in California and elsewhere are protected so that they are paid properly for their hard work. When working more than 40 hours per week, non-exempt employees who are covered by FLSA must be paid at an overtime rate....