Category Archives: Employment
Were You Fired for Abandoning Your Job?
If you have a job and you no longer want to work where you are, it is always good practice, legally and ethically, to tell your employer that you are quitting or plan to resign. But sometimes, you don’t go to work, but you want to keep your job but you are not in… Read More »
It’s illegal to Retaliate Against Workers for Doing These Things
You may generally know that it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you, if you complain about harassment or discrimination at work. You simply cannot be punished for trying to protect yourself, or for reporting illegal activity against you. But many employees don’t realize that it’s also illegal to be retaliated against,… Read More »
Can A Government Employer Restrict Political Talk at the Workplace?
Political talk is seemingly everywhere nowadays, and no matter what your views, as an employee, you may have an issue if your boss tells you that your workplace won’t tolerate any political speech at all. This becomes a particularly difficult problem, if you have a public (that is, government) employer. That’s because the constitution… Read More »
Employers Often Illegally Deduct Money From Employees’ Paychecks
Imagine a scenario where you leave your employment, and you are still owed your last paycheck. The check is slated to be paid to you in a few days or a few weeks. However, you get a notice from your employer that your final paycheck will have some deductions, because of money that your… Read More »
You Made a Harassment Claim at Work. Now What Happens?
If you are being harassed or discriminated against at work, you may have decided that the time is right to make a complaint. If you do take that step, what happens next? What can you expect—and what happens if absolutely nothing comes as a result of your complaint? Keep Evidence One important thing to… Read More »
Understanding Morality Clauses in Employment Contracts
Among other contracts or agreements that an employer may want you to sign, you may at some point be asked to sign a morality clause. But what is a morality clause, and what are the pros and cons of signing one? What is a Morality Clause? As the name implies, a morality clause is… Read More »
Even a One-Time Racial Slur May be Workplace Discrimination
When it comes to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, courts will generally look to two factors, to see if there is an actionable case. They will look to see if the harassment or conduct complained of was either severe, or continuing. For example, a comment or a one-time comment may not be… Read More »
Your Employer Could Ask You to Sign These Contracts or Clauses
In some jobs, your employer will never ask you to sign a contract or agreement. But in others, they will—and they may ask you to sign a lot of different documents. But what are they, and what’s the difference between them? Non Compete Agreements Non-compete agreements have long been barred in California, but they’re… Read More »
What is Disparate Impact Discrimination?
Let’s say that a company had to hire workers. To find these employees, they only advertise and promote the job openings, at college career festivals. Is there anything wrong with doing this? On the surface, it would seem this is fine. An employer can advertise jobs wherever and however it wants to, and everybody… Read More »
Can Your Employer Discriminate Against You Because of Your Height?
Many of us tend to obsess over our height. At work, we would hope, height doesn’t matter. But does the law protect people who are not tall, or for that matter, people who may be abnormally tall? Does being short (or shorter), or very tall, entitle a worker to some protection at work, and… Read More »
