Perhaps one of the most confusing and complex areas of employment law deals with the payment of overtime. Most attorneys and even lay people understand that an employer is required to pay an employee overtime compensation at a rate of 1½ times the employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a given work week. However, the
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964. The EEOC’s purpose is to clarify and enforce federal discrimination laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age, race, gender, national origin, disability, and religion. It is illegal for an employer to consider any of these
Contrary to popular belief, job seekers several legal rights before an employer formally hires them. Under California and federal law, no employer or company can be involved in discrimination during the hiring process. This means that no employer can use details such as race, race, religion, gender, or nationality to select candidates or make job decisions. In addition, employers cannot
Getting dismissed or wrongfully terminated from your job can produce a substantial financial strain on your life. However, if you believe that the reason you were fired was not legal, you may be entitled to compensation. California law allows workers who were fired for illegal or unlawful reasons to file a complaint about wrongful termination. Upon succeeding in a wrongful
If you talk to a few freelancers, you will hear all kinds of stories about blatant discrimination in the industry. These stories range from mildly disconcerting to blood-boiling infuriating. For example, hard-working female freelancers have stopped receiving work from regular clients after they discovered that the freelancer was pregnant, which is a clear violation of employment laws. However, if you
Anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, serve to protect against work-place discrimination. Lawsuits are commonly filed by employees against employers who engage in discriminatory or retaliatory actions against employees in violation
2020 has been an unprecedented year in many aspects, including employment law in the US. Employees in various industries have been faced with difficult situations, ranging from downsizing by some employers to wage cuts by others. While many of these actions by employers have been necessary, they should not come at the cost of workers’ employment rights. If your employer
As a lawyer who has represented injured workers for the past 15 years, I believe that the law should favor coverage for those who contract COVID-19 in their workplace. If you find that your lost work time due to COVID-19 is extended beyond 14 days and you are continuing to suffer lost wages while your medical bills pile up, you
As employees across Arizona begin returning to the workplace from furloughs and temporary home offices, businesses that are reopening inevitably will face a critical question. What steps need to be taken if a reinstated worker reports that he or she has tested positive for Covid-19? With a total employed population in our State of approximately 3 million people and confirmed
There are fewer worse feelings than arriving at work one day and finding out you no longer have a job. Although these situations happen in many unavoidable or legal circumstances, there are many others in which you may have a right to file a complaint. Understanding the difference between these situations can help you understand your rights and options better.
Perhaps one of the most confusing and complex areas of employment law deals with the payment of overtime. Most attorneys and even lay people understand that an employer is required to pay an employee overtime compensation at a rate of 1½ times the employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a given work week. However, the
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964. The EEOC’s purpose is to clarify and enforce federal discrimination laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age, race, gender, national origin, disability, and religion. It is illegal for an employer to consider any of these
Contrary to popular belief, job seekers several legal rights before an employer formally hires them. Under California and federal law, no employer or company can be involved in discrimination during the hiring process. This means that no employer can use details such as race, race, religion, gender, or nationality to select candidates or make job decisions. In addition, employers cannot
Getting dismissed or wrongfully terminated from your job can produce a substantial financial strain on your life. However, if you believe that the reason you were fired was not legal, you may be entitled to compensation. California law allows workers who were fired for illegal or unlawful reasons to file a complaint about wrongful termination. Upon succeeding in a wrongful
If you talk to a few freelancers, you will hear all kinds of stories about blatant discrimination in the industry. These stories range from mildly disconcerting to blood-boiling infuriating. For example, hard-working female freelancers have stopped receiving work from regular clients after they discovered that the freelancer was pregnant, which is a clear violation of employment laws. However, if you
Anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, serve to protect against work-place discrimination. Lawsuits are commonly filed by employees against employers who engage in discriminatory or retaliatory actions against employees in violation
2020 has been an unprecedented year in many aspects, including employment law in the US. Employees in various industries have been faced with difficult situations, ranging from downsizing by some employers to wage cuts by others. While many of these actions by employers have been necessary, they should not come at the cost of workers’ employment rights. If your employer
As a lawyer who has represented injured workers for the past 15 years, I believe that the law should favor coverage for those who contract COVID-19 in their workplace. If you find that your lost work time due to COVID-19 is extended beyond 14 days and you are continuing to suffer lost wages while your medical bills pile up, you
As employees across Arizona begin returning to the workplace from furloughs and temporary home offices, businesses that are reopening inevitably will face a critical question. What steps need to be taken if a reinstated worker reports that he or she has tested positive for Covid-19? With a total employed population in our State of approximately 3 million people and confirmed
There are fewer worse feelings than arriving at work one day and finding out you no longer have a job. Although these situations happen in many unavoidable or legal circumstances, there are many others in which you may have a right to file a complaint. Understanding the difference between these situations can help you understand your rights and options better.
