Monthly Archives: January 2026
Can Your Boss Force You to Take a Polygraph or Lie Detector Test?
Imagine that you apply for a job, and the interview process seems to be going pretty well. They tell you that you’re in line to get hired, there’s just one more hurdle: they want you to take a polygraph, or lie detector test. Can they do that–can you be required to take a lie… Read More »
Holiday Bonuses and Your Overtime Pay
Whether it’s for the holidays or new years, many employees are getting a pretty nice holiday gift, a holiday bonus in their paycheck. But that holiday bonus can affect overtime pay, as far as how much overtime you’re supposed to get under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and many employers calculate that bonus… Read More »
Things to Look for Before Signing That Employment Contract
Because California, like many states, is an at-will employment state, many employers simply would rather be able to fire you for any reason, rather than worry about whether they are complying with or violating an employment contract. Therefore, it is becoming more and more rare to have to sign or worry about agreeing to… Read More »
