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Labor unions exist, in no small part, to level the playing field between employees and the companies that hire them. When workers organize with one another, they can fight for safe working conditions and ensure that everyone receives fair pay. Establishing a worker...
Overtime pay provides extra compensation for those who work exceptionally long hours. Most overtime scenarios entitle workers to 150% of their typical hourly rate. Both those paid on an hourly basis and those who receive non-exempt salaries may have a right to...
Some people quit their jobs due to conflicts with their co-workers, dissatisfaction with their daily responsibilities or frustration over the lack of upward mobility. Other times, workers may quit their jobs because the environment at the company has become hostile or...
When facing persistent harassment, discrimination or retaliation at your job, there may come a point where resigning seems like the only way to protect yourself. Many people assume that quitting automatically ends any potential legal claim they might have, but that’s...
Experiencing unfair treatment because of your race can be stressful. It may also affect your confidence and make each workday more difficult. If you believe race has affected how your employer or coworkers treat you, a clear response may protect your position. Knowing...
Retail establishments, restaurants and similar businesses often prioritize labor cost management. They pay workers the least amount that they can per hour, avoid hiring salaried workers to minimize benefit obligations, schedule workers for the lowest number of hours...
Workplace expectations are not always easy to navigate, especially when personal challenges are involved. For individuals living with anxiety, the line between everyday stress and a legally recognized condition can feel unclear. Society is becoming increasingly aware...
California wage and hour laws are very clear about a worker's right to pay for all time performing job functions. California has numerous rules and court rulings on record that expand the rights of employees beyond the protections offered at the federal level. In some...
California has some of the strictest employment laws in the country, so workers in this state have many benefits that aren’t present in other states. One of the rights that workers in California have to earn paid sick leave. Under state law, employees who work at...
Claims of workplace sexual harassment typically fall into one of two categories. Sometimes, workers assert that their employers have created a hostile work environment or allowed one to develop unchecked. Other times, individual employees may bring allegations of...