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Wage and Hour Theft

No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are…

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Sexual Harassment

If you have experienced any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important that you know that you…

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Wrongful Termination

If you have ever experienced being laid off or terminated, you know how stressful this situation is. But imagine if…

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Disability Discrimination

If you are disabled, state and federal law offers protections as you apply for and work a job in California.…

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Pregnancy Discrimination

If you are pregnant, you should be enjoying this new chapter of your life. You should not be stressed out…

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General Discrimination

Employment discrimination is against the law. There are state and federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating for any reason.…

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Attorney Tatiana Hernandez

Attorney Hernandez is Licensed to Represent
Workers in California and Washington State.

Attorney Tatiana Hernandez is passionate about helping minorities and marginalized workers. She dedicates her practice to helping workers navigate the complex legal matters that employment law can present. She cares about the rights of workers and works hard to help them overcome their fears of the legal process.

Additionally, she is licensed in California and Washington state. In her spare time, Tatiana enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

We’ve Recovered Millions. We’ll Recover What’s Owed to You.

No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are not appropriately paid for the hours you have worked, your family may endure financial hardship.

We help clients address wage and hour disputes. We can help you understand your legal rights and the options you
have to get the compensation you are legally entitled to.

If you are experiencing any of these wage and hour disputes, contact Hernandez Law. Let us help you protect your rights and make sure that you are fairly and legally compensated.

Settlements

Recovered $1,115,000
For Approximately 10,000

Farm Workers for Unpaid
Rest Breaks

Recovered $668,000
For Approximately 3,799

Farm Workers for Unpaid
Rest Breaks

Recovered $220,000
For Approximately 50

Truck Drivers for Unpaid Rest Breaks and Non-productive Time Activities

Covid-related Employment Cases

Working during the pandemic has been incredibly stressful, and your employer should not be making it worse. Tragically, millions of employees go to work in unsafe environments every day. At Hernandez Law, we can help you to prioritize your health and wellness.

No matter where you work, you rely on your paycheck to take care of your family’s needs. If you are not appropriately paid for the hours you have worked, your family may endure financial hardship.

Are you facing any of the following issues?
• Your employer will not let you work remotely even though your job duties can be completed offsite
• Your employer does not provide personal protective equipment, leaving the safety burden on you
• Your employer skips COVID screening or requires you to complete your screenings & questionnaires off the clock

If so, contact Hernandez Law today. You may have an employment case on your hands. We can help you to stand up for your rights and protect both yourself and your co-workers. Employers have a burden of responsibility to their employees, and we will not let them forget it.

Racism Discrimination Among Construction Workers

Have you faced racism or discrimination while working in construction? Sadly, discriminatory practices are not uncommon in the construction industry. If you have been mistreated, contact Hernandez Law. Discrimination in the workplace is never acceptable, and we can help you to stand up for what is right.

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Can I Sue My Employer for Retaliation?

Yes — in many cases, you can sue your employer for retaliation, and California law offers strong protections for employees who…

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How to Spot Wage Theft in California

Wage theft is more common than many California workers realize. It happens when an employer fails to pay you the…

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What Is At-Will Employment Really?

“At-will employment” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in California workplaces. Many employees hear the phrase and assume it…

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What Employers Can Legally Ask in an Interview

Job interviews can be stressful enough without worrying about whether a question is appropriate — or even legal. In California, employment…

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How to Prove Age Discrimination at Work

Age should never determine your value at work — but unfortunately, many employees experience unfair treatment because of it. If…

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What to Do If You’re Punished for Reporting Discrimination

Reporting discrimination in the workplace takes courage. No one should face retaliation for standing up for their rights—but unfortunately, it…

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What Is At-Will Employment Really?

Many workers in California have heard the term “at-will employment”—but what does it actually mean for your job security? Understanding this…

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How to Prove Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Age discrimination is more common than many people realize. Employers sometimes treat older workers unfairly by overlooking them for promotions,…

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What to Do If You’re Being Punished for Reporting Discrimination

Reporting workplace discrimination takes courage—but unfortunately, some employers retaliate against employees who speak up. If you’re being punished for reporting…

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When Is It Legal to Fire an Employee in California?

Losing a job is stressful, and many workers wonder whether their termination was legal. In California, most employment is considered “at-will,” meaning…

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How to Prove Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Age discrimination is illegal under both federal and California state law, yet many older employees still face unfair treatment due…

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What Counts as Wrongful Termination?

Losing your job is stressful enough, but when it’s done unfairly or illegally, it can have serious consequences. Wrongful termination…

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What Is Constructive Dismissal—and Is It Illegal?

When we think of losing a job, we often imagine being officially fired or laid off. But what if your…

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Discrimination Based on Immigration Status: What the Law Says

In the United States, federal and state laws protect workers from many forms of discrimination—including discrimination based on immigration status.…

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Are You Being Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?

Being labeled an “independent contractor” instead of an employee might seem like just a job title, but it can seriously…

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When Your Paycheck Is Short: What You Can Do About Underpayment

Getting paid correctly and on time isn’t a luxury — it’s your legal right. Unfortunately, underpayment is one of the…

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Understanding Microaggressions in the Workplace

Microaggressions are subtle, often disguised as unintentional comments or behaviors that negatively impact others based on their identity. In the…

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Filing a Claim for Pregnancy Discrimination at Work

Pregnancy discrimination is illegal, but unfortunately, it still happens in many workplaces. If you’ve been mistreated because of your pregnancy,…

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Protecting Your Rights During a Temporary Layoff

A temporary layoff can be stressful and uncertain, but knowing your rights will help you navigate this situation. Many workers…

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Combating Discrimination in Remote Work Settings

Remote work has provided employees with the benefit of greater flexibility, but it has also introduced new challenges, including workplace…

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Wage Theft: How to Identify It and Fight Back

Wage theft is a serious issue affecting millions of workers across the U.S. Employers may illegally withhold wages, deny overtime…

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How to Handle Workplace Discrimination: Your Rights and Options

Workplace discrimination can create a hostile environment and impact your career and well-being. If you’ve been mistreated because of your…

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How to recognize illegal hiring practices?

Employment hiring practices must be fair and transparent to ensure equal opportunities. Unfortunately, some employers use illegal hiring practices that…

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Signs you were a victim of a forced resignation 

A forced resignation occurs when an employer creates uncomfortable working conditions to force an employee to quit. Although this situation…

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How can social media affect you as a worker at work and outside of it?

Social media has become an integral part of daily life, but its use at work and outside of it can…

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The main difference between full-time and part-time workers’ rights

The distinction between full-time and part-time workers goes beyond the hours they are required to work but also affects their…

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Taking mental health days, their benefits, and your rights

  Taking mental health days is an essential part of maintaining overall well-being, but many workers are unsure of their…

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Legal accommodations for pregnant workers

Pregnant workers have the right to workplace accommodations that ensure their health during this period while being assured that they…

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The Legalities Behind Overtime

Overtime pay is considered an essential employment protection that ensures employees who work over and above their 40-hour workweek are…

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Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment suffered at work is an unfortunate and severe problem that continues to affect employees in various sectors, affecting…

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What you can do to protect yourself against workplace discrimination.

Employment discrimination remains an issue affecting employees based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Knowing your legal…

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What are your legal rights after you quit your job?

  Quitting a job is a big decision, and it’s crucial to understand that your rights don’t end when you…

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Know when it is necessary to contact an employment lawyer

Recognizing and dealing with the complexities of the workplace can be challenging, and sometimes the issues you face may require…

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How can a hiring process become unfair for their candidates?

The hiring process is a crucial stage for employers to evaluate candidates for potential jobs. However, this process can become…

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Understanding Your Pay Stub to Make Sure You’re Getting Paid What You Deserve

Your pay stub is more than just a document; it also serves as a detailed record of your earnings and…

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Why is it important to keep records when you believe you have an employment law case?

When you believe you might have an employment law case, keeping a detailed record of what occurred can become essential…

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Unjust Demotion and How You Can Defend Yourself

An unjust demotion can be a complicated experience that affects a worker’s professional career and mental health. It is essential…

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Denial of Work Permits and What You Need to Know About Your Rights

Unjust denials of work permits can significantly affect your well-being and productivity at work. Understanding your rights as an employee…

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Common Injuries Suffered While Working at the Office

Although office jobs are generally considered some of the safest, they are not without risks that can cause significant injuries.…

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What do we mean by wage violations?

The concept of “wage violations” refers to various transgressions employers commit that result in the denial of fair compensation to…

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How can you defend yourself from workplace defamation? 

Suffering from workplace defamation can be a devastating blow to an employee’s reputation and professional stability. False accusations, rumors, and…

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Can you quit your job without giving prior notice?

Leaving a job is a decision that demands careful consideration and takes a reasonable amount of time since it should…

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Legal remedies for your workplace bullying problems

Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can harm an employee’s well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. While addressing bullying…

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How employee incentive programs benefit a workplace

Employee incentive programs have become an essential part of modern workplace culture, offering countless benefits for employees and employers. From…

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Challenges of the Remote Work Era for Employees

The new normal of remote work, accelerated by global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought about unexpected changes…

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Legal Solutions Against Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying is a problem that can have severe consequences for those who experience it. Legal solutions play a crucial…

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Essential Components to Create Employee Handbooks

Creating a well-crafted employee handbook is crucial for companies to establish clear expectations, policies, and guidelines for their workforce. All…

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Mandatory medical benefits for employees

In California, the mandatory health benefits that employers must provide to their workers are protected by the state’s labor laws,…

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Fairness Act for Pregnant Workers

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was designed to protect the rights of employees who are expecting a baby. This law…

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What employers can do to create equitable and inclusive workplaces

Employers play a fundamental role in creating a work environment in which everyone feels valued and empowered, so they are…

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A guide to know what to do if you’ve been sexually harassed

Experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace is a distressing situation that requires immediate action to prevent its continued occurrence. Knowing…

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Steps to take if you believe you were wrongfully terminated

Being wrongfully dismissed can be a distressing situation that we want to help you navigate. If you believe you were…

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How can the law protect you as a whistleblower?

Workplace whistleblowers have the right to speak up when they discover wrongdoing within the company they work for, but they…

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Fair Labor Standards Act: The basics

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects workers’ rights and ensures they receive fair compensation for their time and work.…

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Employee Retirement Income Security Act

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), is a crucial piece of legislation that impacts millions of Americans’ retirement and…

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How do we prevent work disruptions?

Interruptions due to problems or arguments at work often derail tasks, cause stress, and reduce overall job satisfaction for employees.…

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Oral employment contracts versus written contracts

In the workplace, agreements that define the terms and conditions of employment come in two main forms: oral and written…

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Common occupational diseases

Occupational diseases are health conditions that result from exposure to certain hazards in the workplace. These risks can affect employees…

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Tips to take care of your mental health at work

In the fast-paced world we live in, the importance of mental health cannot be underestimated. As we dedicate a significant…

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5 things you should know about workplace bullying

In the workplace, bullying has become an alarming problem that affects both employees and organizations. Not only does it create…

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Ways to report unsafe work conditions

All workers in the State of California have the right to a work environment that is safe and does not…

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Employee monitoring. Is it ok?

One of the current debates revolves around whether or not it is ethical to monitor and record employees in the…

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The importance of salary transparency

In our blog today, we want to share with you the importance of your employer being transparent when paying your…

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Americans with Disabilities Act key terms

The Americans with Disabilities Act was established a few years ago with the purpose of protecting all people who suffer…

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Digital age and your privacy as an employee

Now that the digital age is part of everything we do in our daily lives, employees and their employers need…

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Denying employment opportunities

Applying for a job or a change of position that represents job growth is an activity that, although it causes…

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Safe work environment

During the last years the concept of a workplace that feels safe has been changing since now there is also…

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Understanding employment law

The importance of understanding how labor law can help in your life as a worker is to know what your…

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By-law employee benefits

Thanks to federal and state laws, employees in California have a legal right to receive some benefits, in addition to…

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Social media and the hiring process

Social networks have become a tool to get to know more than one person in all aspects of our lives,…

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Adverse actions in the workplace

After you decided to sue or accuse your employer of illegal or unfair acts that it was committing against you…

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What to do if your employer is refusing to pay you?

Under the laws of the state of California, employers have the obligation not only to pay your salary, but also…

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Illegal Retaliation

Thanks to various federal and state laws in California that protect the rights of workers, any employee who files a…

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Consequences of misclassification

Some employers choose to misclassify their workers as independent service providers, in order to avoid the taxes they would have…

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Workplace defamation

Cases of defamation in the workplace can seriously affect the victim causing difficulties or problems at work by affecting their…

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Wrongful termination types

There are some occasions when employers decide to fire a worker for illegal reasons and unfairly, which takes the employee…

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Wage Theft

Wage theft is a serious problem in the workplace that thousands of workers around the country have to face. This…

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Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act was established with the purpose of protecting the rights of people with some type of…

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Suffering from bullying at the workplace

Suffering from bullying at work is usually very difficult for the victim since it may not allow them to carry…

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What do we mean by wrongful termination?

Employers in California do not have the right to fire one of their workers for any unjustified reason. For this,…

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Five Reminders About California Time Record Requirements

As you may know, your employer is responsible for submitting the time you record according to California Law. Today’s blog…

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Have you heard of at-will employment?

At-will employment is a law that many employers function under. This law ensures that you or your employer are able…

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Important employment law updates

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Everything you need to know about protected classes

As a worker in the United States, especially if you are part of a protected class, it is crucial to…

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COVID-19: Employment-related questions

The last two years have been a challenging and confusing time in all aspects of life, including constant changes in…

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Filing a discrimination claim

We understand that discrimination in the workplace is far more common than any of us would like. Therefore, it is…

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How do we achieve pay equality?

It is a fact that women deserve to be paid the same amount as men when they have the same…

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Understanding equal pay

Employment laws can be intimidating, complicated, and even uncomfortable at times. Therefore, below we will explain equal pay in more…

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California employment laws you need to know

California is nationally recognized for always looking out for the well-being of employees in its state. This is mainly because…

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Everything you should know about your rights as a worker

Do you know your rights as a worker? We know that labor laws constantly change at the local and federal…

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Important laws you need to remember as an employee in California

Are you employed in California? Do you want to know your rights as an employee? If this is your case,…

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California labor laws you need to know in 2022

Are you aware of the California labor law changes that occurred earlier this year? This 2022 has brought new modifications…

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California issues updated guidance on quarantine times

The CDC recently announced that the number of days you must quarantine if you were exposed to a case of…

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Did you get fired, or are you thinking of quitting your job?

In this week’s blog, we want to share some tips that will be necessary for you during this process. Regardless…

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Five Steps for California Employees to Prepare for 2022

The year is coming to an end, and endless possibilities open up for everyone. The world of labor law will…

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For what reasons can an employer be sued?

Are you having problems at your work? Do you need to know if this problem can be taken to court?…

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Do you think you are suffering from discrimination in your work?

According to Business Insider magazine, 42% of members of the workforce have suffered or witnessed some form of discrimination in…

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Do you have a temporary employment contract?

Do you have a temporary employment contract? In this week’s blog, we want to help you know what your rights…

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How to File a Wage Claim in California

As an employee, it is critical that you receive the minimum wage that the law guarantees for you and that…

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What are my rights after my employer terminates my contract?

Although the pandemic is beginning to recede, job losses continue to be a problem. As a result, many people have…

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What is the role of trade unions in today’s world?

Do you know what the role of unions is in the 21st century? Not sure if they have the same…

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All you need to know about the vaccine mandate

The new mandate from the United States federal government, and OSHA regulations, to make COVID-19 vaccine requirements stricter have left…

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What is the difference between California Labor Laws and Federal Laws?

Because the United States is, as we know, made up of other states that consider themselves largely independent, federal and…

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How to spot discrimination in the workplace

A study found that more than 75% of employees suffer harassment in the workplace. But do you know how to…

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Frequently Asked Questions About New California Labor Laws

This year has been a year full of changes for the working world, primarily due to the restructuring of the…

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Temperature Checks

Temperature checks have become an everyday occurrence in our personal and work lives. But does my employer have to pay…

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4 major California Law Changes

These last few months have caused a lot of uncertainty in various aspects of our lives. From when was it…

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New COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

The return to normalcy is getting closer and closer, and it’s something that excites us all. Advances in the COVID-19…

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Prop 22

Freelance work through apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and a few others has become increasingly common. When these apps started,…

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Fundamental rights of an employee

We must always defend our most basic rights. Depending on the environment you are in, these rights may vary. This…

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Workplace Harassment

Bullying, no matter where it occurs, is a very sensitive topic, and sadly, it is much more common than we…

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Remote Work Problems

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has generated infinite changes in the work environment. The main one has been the change…

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What should I do if I suffer from wrongful contract termination at work?

In today’s world, being fired from your job and having to strain to find a new one is a fairly…

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You May Be Entitled to Business Expense Reimbursements

If you’ve spent your own money while working on company time, you may be entitled to expense reimbursement from your employer.

In California, an employer is required to reimburse mileage and cell phone use reimbursement. Other work-related expenses that may be reimbursed include internet service and computer, uniform purchases, work supplies and equipment, parking, hotel room expenses, and other travel expenses. If your employer has failed or refused to adequately reimburse any of these expenses, you should contact an employment law attorney right away.

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FAQs

While every case is different, being fired in retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal. Employers cannot legally terminate an employee because he or she reported unethical or illegal activity or violations of public policy.

Employers are required to pay employees for the full number of hours worked and any applicable and legal rest breaks. If your employer is clocking you out for hours you worked and paying you less than you are legally entitled to, you should contact an employment law attorney right away.

In California, employers are required to pay overtime pay to non-exempt employees who work more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a single week. If you feel you may not have been adequately compensated for overtime hours, you should contact an employment law attorney right away.

A hostile work environment is a workplace where teasing or banter becomes offensive, intimidating or threatening to employees within a protected class. For example, if all women are harassed or discriminated against while male employees are not – there is a hostile environment for women. If the workplace is hostile in general, such as an employer who is unkind to everyone, then it may not constitute a hostile work environment for legal purposes.

There is a fine line between an adverse employment action and discrimination. The best way to recognize discrimination is to realize exactly what that is. Discrimination is adverse employment actions based on an employee’s protected class, meaning race, gender, age, disability or religion. Even though someone degrading your favorite sports team is frustrating, it is not a protected class, and therefore is not legally discrimination.

Employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee who is disabled. The accommodation must be reasonable and must not put undue hardship on the employer. A reasonable accommodation is one that makes a change in the workplace or position that assists the employee in his or her duties. Examples include adding wheelchair ramps, permitting a service animal in the workplace, or installing a screen reader.

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