Employment Law

In most states, overtime is fairly simple. A standard workweek is considered to be 40 hours. If someone works more than 40 hours, then they are eligible for overtime pay for all of the excess. For instance, a person who worked 42 hours would receive their standard...

There is a degree of conflict in any employment relationship. Organizations want the best talent for the lowest price, while workers typically want the best wages and most flexible working arrangements possible. Ideally, the business and the professional establish...

Picture this: Your employer isn't outright firing you, but they're making your work life a nightmare and so intolerable that any reasonable person would feel compelled to quit. The constant micromanaging, impossible deadlines and even outright hostility designed to...

California has very strict labor laws that include requirements for employers to provide employees with time to eat and rest while they’re working. These requirements are based on the number of hours the employee is working on a shift.  Some industries, including the...

When an employee informs their employer that they are pregnant, they need to take certain actions to ensure they reasonably accommodate the employee. A few adjustments can help the employee continue to perform their duties safely and effectively. Here is what they...

As an employee in California, you have a right to reasonable workplace accommodations to ensure you can perform your job duties effectively despite your disability. These accommodations aim to create an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of their physical...

As an employer, you expect your employees to be sober when working. They should not be intoxicated when reporting or returning to work after lunch or a rest period. Thus, to maintain professionalism, improve employee morale and productivity, reduce absenteeism and...

As we approach the end of the year, many companies are already planning their holiday parties. Often these are held in restaurants, country clubs, event spaces and other off-site venues so that people have a chance to dress up, bring a guest and relax with colleagues...

Any successful company relies on mutual respect between the employer and employees. One cannot function properly without the other. For the most part, employees are paid a fair rate for their work and the company obtains a profit.  However, there are occasions where...

Diversity in the workplace is something that a lot of companies praise in theory – but fail to practice in reality. One common form of workplace discrimination that often goes unnoticed or unaddressed is grooming discrimination.  Grooming discrimination refers to the...