Bay Area Employment Law Blog
3 subtle signs of workplace discrimination
Society has shown clear and sure signs of what discrimination looks like. Discrimination also has a subtle side that may get overlooked. According to the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission, it had 73,485 new charges in 2022, 20% more than the previous year. Although...
Should you accept the settlement in a workplace harassment claim?
If you are a victim of workplace harassment in the form of discrimination, wrongful retaliation or sexual advances, then you likely have the right to pursue compensation through a workplace harassment claim. When your employer approaches you with a settlement offer,...
How to tell if you are subject to employee retaliation
Employee retaliation occurs when an employer wrongfully punishes an employee for such things as reporting an issue or speaking out against an unfair practice in the workplace. Laws against retaliation exist so that employees are not afraid to alert the proper...
Understanding constructive dismissal
Many people assume that wrongful termination cases only apply when they are directly terminated from their job. As a result, when their working conditions deteriorate so significantly that they resign, they fail to consider the potential for wrongful termination....
Can your employer deny a promotion because you are pregnant?
When an employee makes an attempt at a higher position within the company for which they are clearly a perfect fit, it can be suspicious when their request for a promotion meets with blatant denial. This scenario is an unfortunately common occurrence when it comes to...
3 common signs of wrongful termination
There are certain circumstances under which an employer cannot legally fire you. If you were recently let go from your job in the Bay Area, you may wonder if your termination was lawful. Here are three common red flags of wrongful termination to help you make sense of...
Who does the FMLA cover?
FMLA leave enables employees to care for their needs and those of their families without the risk of losing employment. However, the FMLA does not apply to all workplaces and employees. Workers in California should understand who is eligible for FMLA leave and which...
3 reasons your employer might exhibit retaliatory discrimination
Retaliation in the workplace brings to mind images of an employer firing an individual for blowing the whistle on unacceptable behavior. Such retaliation is blatantly and irrefutably illegal, so some employers might attempt to retaliate through more subtle...
Do I have rights as a part-time employee?
If you work a job in the San Franciso Bay Area, you may be wondering if you fall under the part-time employee category and, if so, what your rights are. Knowing your rights can help you safeguard yourself from unfair employment practices. Am I considered a part-time...
What gives an employee exempt status in California?
In California, your job falls into one of two broad categories: exempt and non-exempt. Your exemption status is a deciding factor for things such as overtime, paid time off, breaks and other labor laws. To be an exempt employee in the state of California, you must...
