No one should have to experience unwanted harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment often occurs to people of all genders and in many different forms. What Is Sexual Harassment? California law considers sexual harassment to be any inappropriate conduct motivated by sex or gender. To count as sexual harassment, the behavior must be unwanted, pervasive, and targeted. Often behavior that qualifies as sexual harassment falls under one or more of the following categories: -Unwelcome sexual advances and physical contact -Sending inappropriate sexual messages, photos, or videos ..read more

While many people work eight-hour shifts on a reliable schedule, that is not the case for all employees. Many employees are in a situation where their schedules are unreliable or are always on call. Their schedules may also change every week. For these employees, their availability is required, but the shift may or may not occur depending on the day. Arriving at work and being turned away doesn’t come without a cost to the employees, though. These workers have likely paid for transit to the job and will also have to pay to make their way back home. To be at work, they may have had to arrange c ..read more

If you are a California employee or employer, you should be aware of and understand all lunch and meal break laws. Lunch and meal break laws are established to best protect all workers. If your employer is denying you lunch or meal breaks, you may be entitled to receive compensation. An experienced employment lawyer can help you establish a case and give you the representation you deserve. Rest Break Requirements Unless you are an exempt worker, you are entitled to a rest break while working a shift. The specific requirements are as follows: If you have worked for at least 3.5 hours, you are ..read more

Across the nation, sexual assault and sexual harassment are growing problems within the workforce, and speaking up about these issues can, unfortunately, cause copious amounts of backlash from those in management or higher-up positions. In California, the rates of sexual assault for both men and women reflect these national trends, reaffirming the depth and spread of these problems. Due to fear of backlash and retaliation, sexual assault is extremely under reported, and those facing these heinous crimes are often unable to speak about their experience. For a better understanding, these are the ..read more