Bay Area Employment Law Blog
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...
Can remote workers still face discrimination?
Thanks to advances in technology, more employees than ever are completing their workday from a remote location. This has many benefits, such as avoiding a costly and stressful commute. However, some things, such as interpersonal conflicts with coworkers, still occur...
3 common signs of pregnancy workplace discrimination
If you are expecting a baby, you may feel excited about your new child but nervous about how your employer and coworkers will react. Pregnancy discrimination is common and is also illegal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Under this act, according to the U.S....
I earned sales commissions – Why will my employer not pay?
Many companies offer incentives to sales representatives in the form of commissions. If you are a hard-working sales representative whose paycheck does not reflect your statistics, you may wonder if your employer is taking advantage of you. As a commissioned employee,...
Tesla sued for racial discrimination
Discrimination of any kind in California workplaces is illegal. In spite of the laws, discrimination still occurs. Recently, Tesla has been sued for racial discrimination. What does the lawsuit state? The lawsuit was filed by the state’s Department of Fair Employment...
Is your manager taking your harassment claim seriously?
When a coworker harasses you, your employer should do what is necessary to make it stop. What happens when that is not the case? When an employee reports harassment, the employer has the duty under the law to put an end to Discover some of the things you may do should...
