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Learning that your employer has filed for bankruptcy can undoubtedly trigger a wave of anxiety among you and your colleagues. You might wonder how this bankruptcy will affect you and if you’ll still receive your wages and benefits. It’s important to note that, even in...
People often choose someone to review their prenups who is closest to them. The best choice would be someone who is familiar with the ins and outs of prenups, as there are many. A prenup is a very serious document with important consequences and it's essential to have...
Talking to coworkers can be a great way to relieve stress at work. However, it's important to understand that these conversations can quickly turn inappropriate. What's considered harmless by one person may be seen as sexual harassment by another. As such, employees...
In California, workplace sexual harassment is more than an unwanted advance. It is considered an infringement on your rights as an employee and a violation of both state and federal laws. The following covers the basics to provide awareness of how to protect yourself...
When employers fail to pay wages properly, the employee or worker could take legal action by filing a wage claim. This process is typically straightforward, requiring additional procedures based on the situation. It all begins by filling out and submitting the correct...
Over 30% of employees in California are misclassified as exempt, costing them lost wages and benefits. According to labor laws, employers must pay nonexempt workers overtime pay and provide them with benefits. However, some companies may intentionally misclassify...
Some victims of sexual harassment refuse to report the incident due to embarrassment or fear of retaliation. In other cases, victims may doubt whether their experience falls under sexual harassment. They may think they are merely overthinking or incorrectly...
The California Equal Pay Act is far from new. However, it has recently seen some major amendments under Governor Jerry Brown. These changes have aimed at establishing true equality regarding employee pay. What are the terms of the act? Wage and hour law prohibits...
Startup companies in California offer stock options to investors and employees as a way of granting these people access to future value. Stocks in startup companies represent privately held shares that lack value in public venues for trading securities. Because the...
A lot of people in California think that they should just be happy that the company that they work for offers a severance package, but you might be interested to learn that you have some negotiating power. You don't have to simply accept whatever package is offered to...