What Does Biden’s Vaccine Mandate mean for California Workers? With COVID-19 cases on the rise again due to the highly-transmissible Delta variant, President Joe Biden recently announced that his administration would issue an order that requires all federal employees and large private employers to either require COVID-19 vaccinations or test employees for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. While many applauded this move, others questioned the President’s ability to make such an order – and whether it was an infringement on individual rights to do so. Currently, employers may require their employees ..read more

Prop 22 Ruled Unconstitutional: What Does This Mean for Gig Workers? Over the past few years, a fierce battle has raged in the courtrooms and at the ballot box in California. The subject? Workers’ rights. In the latest round of this war, it appears workers’ have had a victory – but that may not be the final outcome. Currently, there is a large debate regarding worker classification in California as to what constitutes an independent contractor or employee. If a worker is classified as an employee, this brings more benefits and protections for him or her in the workplace. However, for employer ..read more

Can I Sue My Labor Union? Labor unions began to form in the United States during the mid-1800s to protect the interests of employees in the workplace. During this time, workers were often subjected to dangerous working conditions and low pay – and had little recourse if their employer treated them badly. Thus, unions were formed as way for workers to band together and demand change for their working conditions. Of course, unions – like any other organization – may also break the law and treat their members poorly. If your union has violated your rights or its obligation to you in so ..read more