Retaliation in California’s workplaces happens when an employer takes action against an employee who is doing a legally protected activity. These activities include reporting harassment, discrimination, wage violations, unsafe working conditions, and requesting accommodations or reporting illegal practices. California’s laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the California Whistleblower Act, Read More
Calif. Ballot Measure Failure Might Signal Wage-Hike Fatigue
By: Max Kutner The outcome, which The Associated Press called Tuesday, marked the first failure of a statewide ballot measure to raise the minimum wage in almost 30 years, after voters in Montana and Missouri rejected such measures in 1996. California's Proposition 32 would have increased the state hourly wage floor for larger employers to $17 immediately and $18 in January 2025, and raised the minimum for Read More
Understanding California’s Disability Discrimination Laws
Disability discrimination laws protect employees with disabilities from unfair treatment. This includes workers who may need adjustments at work to perform their jobs effectively due to a disability or medical condition. Employers must make reasonable accommodations if an employee’s request is manageable and does not cause the company an undue burden. These protections come from laws like the California Fair Read More
Two Important Terms Every Employee Should Know
Every employee should know the two terms: reasonable accommodation and engaging in the interactive process. Both terms refer to when an employer takes adverse employment action against an employee. Imagine that you were in a car accident (and this happened OUTSIDE of work) and severely injured your leg. We would discuss workers' compensation if you were injured on the job. But if you took a medical leave of absence Read More
Understanding Hostile Work Environment Claims
To protect yourself, it is essential to understand the nature of a hostile work environment. Hostile work environments affect employee well-being and productivity. Knowing the elements of these claims helps recognize and address such issues effectively. Unwanted non-physical conduct based on sex is a serious matter that significantly impacts someone’s work life. For many people, it deeply harms their personal lives, Read More
El Segundo Boeing workers file whistleblower lawsuits allegingretaliation
In the lawsuit, the veteran Boeing employee alleges that his employer retaliated against him for speaking out about problems he saw at Boeing and Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing defense contractor that makes small satellites. “I will say that this case is not just a case of retaliation,” said Leonard Sansanowicz, an attorney representing Garriott. “The larger issues that we’re talking about are public safety, Read More
Uber, Lyft-Backed California Labor LawFaces Final Court Test
“All of the risk is put on the shoulders or the backs of the workers,” said Leonard Sansanowicz, at Woodland Hills, Calif., attorney who represents employees. “And the only tangible benefit the companiesoffer is, ‘You can make your own schedule. You are your own boss. You have entrepreneurial spirit.’ But it’snot really the case, because these folks are using rideshare apps, and they have requirements by the Read More
Understanding & Identifying Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that affects many people in the workplace. It can create a toxic environment, making it hard for employees to do their jobs. Understanding what sexual harassment is and how to protect yourself is crucial. Here, we will explore the different forms of sexual harassment and how to recognize them. What Constitutes Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment, or sexually harassing conduct, Read More
Labor and Employment Law: The Private Attorney General Rule
The Private Attorney General Rule has been with us for some 20 years, but few non-lawyers have heard of this powerful tool used to prevent and correct wrongdoing in the workplace. But why has its use become more prevalent? Is it fair and balanced, or does it tip the scales in one direction or the other? How does this coexist with such rules as arbitration agreements? Joining YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's Read More
