Discovering that a newer colleague earns more than you for the same work can feel like a gut punch, but it may also signal a legitimate legal claim. California stands among the strongest states in the country when it comes to protecting workers from pay...
For years, some California employers used “stay-or-pay” provisions to discourage employees from leaving. These agreements often required workers to repay training costs, tuition, signing bonuses or relocation expenses if they resigned within a certain period. As of...
Welcoming a new member of the family should be a joyful time, but many California workers question whether their parental leave could leave them vulnerable to losing their job. What should you know about the legal protections for your parental leave? Is it legal for...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many, but protecting your health and the wellbeing of your child often requires you to take careful precautions. Alongside dietary restrictions, many pregnant workers must avoid heavy lifting or modify the amount of time that they...
When a coworker or employer engages in unwanted physical contact with you, it is a case of workplace sexual harassment. But what about situations when no one touched you? Is it possible for someone to suffer from sexual harassment when no one physically contacted...
The lack of equal pay has long been an issue and source of outcry in society. Why is it that when a man and woman work the same job with the same responsibilities, historically the man’s bank account fills up faster? Behind rallying cries against pay disparity is the...
The whole purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is to provide employees a safety net. In the event they or an immediate family member becomes seriously ill, the law affords an eligible worker up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off. But what illnesses qualify...
All too often, our view of sexual harassment in the workplace is a picture of a male employer and a female employee. However, it’s important that we widen that view to the reality that many people experience. Harassment can involve any genders and any role. In many...
Though he and his businesses have packed their bags and left California, they cannot escape the recent settlement of a lawsuit here. Though Lee William "Bill" McNutt and his investment firm and direct mail company have departed the state, they will still have to pay...
Finding an apartment in California is never easy. For individuals with disabilities, it can be extremely challenging to find a place that fits your needs, especially if you require special accommodations of any kind. It can be intimidating to request housing...