Whether you work in one of California’s most dangerous industries or carry out your daily duties while sitting at a computer behind a desk, if you suffer an injury on the job, you have a right to file a claim to request benefits. Your employer
You might be one of many people in California who have been employed in the same industry or even the same company for years. Then again, you might better identify with those who have moved around from place to place, working in various career categories.
Lawmakers are currently considering a new proposal, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. If passed, the proposal would remove the ability of an employer to force pre-dispute arbitration agreements for those who allege workplace sexual harassment or sexual
Some on-the-job dangers are obvious, such as power saws, flammable chemicals and high-rise construction projects. Other dangers, however, are more difficult to detect and can place unsuspecting workers at risk. Here are three common but hidden dangers that may be lurking in your place of
The last few years of working from home and hybrid made us all comfortable with (or at least used to) video platforms like Zoom. Just about everyone is used to seeing a box of the face on their computer screen and not thinking twice about
Disabled individuals in California and elsewhere face unique challenges as they try to navigate their places of employment. While employers are required by law to provide accommodations for disabled employees, some choose to ignore the rules and even resort to discriminating against disabled employees because
A California hair stylist in Los Angeles who has worked with some of the biggest names in showbusiness is facing lawsuits from a former employee. The stylist has won awards for her work, including being named 2012 Celebrity Stylist of the Year, and she has
Workplace discrimination and harassment continue to plague workers in all sectors across the country. Heretofore, companies could employ nondisclosure agreements and other provisions to prevent discrimination and harassment victims from speaking publicly about the unlawful practices at their places of employment. Now, a new law
Remote work has become an increasingly viable option for many workers in California and elsewhere, especially during the last couple of years. Working remotely offers a range of benefits for the employee, including not having to commute in heavy traffic and not having to dress
You may be one of many people in California who have been waking up and going to the same workplace every day for the past 10 or 20 years. Then again, perhaps, you’ve changed jobs from time to time throughout the years. Either way, there
All forms of workplace harassment, including physical and sexual harassment, are unacceptable. Thankfully, there is …
ES