Bay Area Employment Law Blog
Your rights as a seasonal employee in California
Seasonal workers are not without rights in California. You have access to certain protections regardless of your nationality or legal situation once an employer hires you for seasonal work. Seasonal work in California includes the tourism, retail, and agricultural...
What are your rights under the FMLA?
Certain California workers are covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This law provides important protections to eligible employees who work for employers covered under the FMLA. Employees who are eligible to take leave under the FMLA might also be...
3 signs of age discrimination in the workplace
You want your employer to treat you fairly when you go to work. But as you get older, you may find that your employer and coworkers treat you differently. According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, it is illegal to discriminate against anyone over the age...
Overtime rules for restaurant workers in California
About one in 10 workers in California are employed in the hospitality sector, and the outcomes of a string of recent employment law cases suggest that many of them are not properly compensated when they work overtime. California’s wage and hour law requires employers...
Is Proposition 22 finished in California?
Passing legislation or succeeding with a voter's referendum does not automatically mean that employment rules change. Judicial review may occur, resulting in a law being declared unconstitutional. Proponents of California's Proposition 22 received a potential setback...
What’s considered a hostile workplace when you work from home?
Working from home in California seems like a dream come true. You have the freedom of working remotely right from the comfort of your own home. However, working away from an office doesn't mean you'll definitely avoid a hostile work environment--it can still be a...
Is my employer required to offer a meal break?
Yes. California mandates that employers offer nonexempt workers a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break if they work a five-hour or longer shift. If a shift is less than six hours and both parties agree, the meal break can be waived. Also, employees must receive a second...
Do you have the right to take FMLA or CFRA leave?
While you want to be a diligent employee, your life simply doesn't revolve around your job. You also have your health and a family to take care of and support. Some companies try to facilitate a positive work-life balance for their staff members by offering generous...
Negotiating severance agreements after termination
California employees often rely on their severance agreements to keep them going until they are able to find another job. They have the ability to negotiate, and they do not just have to take what their employer offers. Negotiating a strong severance agreement is...
What are some less common forms of sexual harassment?
Most people in California know that sexual harassment is illegal. However, sexual harassment doesn't always involve inappropriate touching or lewd comments. Some forms of sexual harassment are less obvious, but when you figure out what's going on, you should talk to...
