Legal Protection For Workers
Any time new wage laws go into effect, there will typically be a transitional period while employers move toward compliance. This invariably can lead to wage disputes, as many employers may not implement the new policies in a timely manner. A new law in Los...
Through the years, many politicians have become embroiled in scandals when they have been caught abusing the power granted to them by their government positions. Sexual harassment has traditionally been one of the most common reasons that political figures have found...
For many, it is difficult to imagine that workers in today's society are still subjected to harassment, retaliation and discrimination. However, these practices are unfortunately still seen across every sector and even in some distinguished and long-standing...
Despite recent positive changes in state laws, many in California and throughout the country still face stiff opposition when asking for both paid and unpaid time off for family reasons. There are some employers who make getting time off difficult...
During the past few years, the definition of sexual identity with regard to protected classes has changed drastically. With this transformation, the laws regarding protected classes have been forced to evolve rapidly, and many large corporations have unfortunately...
As the Obama administration enters its final months and Congress winds down for the summer, several bills are pending which may be interesting to California employees. Specifically, up to 146,000 workers in the state could be affected positively by...
The generally understood "code" among those in law enforcement contends that any issues should be handled internally, and kept beyond the knowledge of the public or media. However, there are times where members of the force find this untenable, especially in the...
When people typically consider the lifestyle of models, actors/actresses and others in the entertainment industry, they conjure visions of lavish parties, expensive clothing and a fairly comfortable way of life. However, most who are "in the industry" describe a life...
Within the realm of high fashion, it is fairly rare to hear of anyone being fired or discriminated against due to their sexual orientation. On both the national and state levels, employment laws prevent discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation....
The past several years have been very good for employees in California. Updated laws governing a variety of employment and workplace issues have been passed that have created an increasingly better work environment for most citizens. In April, legislators...
