California in 2019-2020 strengthened its anti-harassment laws. As noted by the other attorneys, sexual harassment can occur by one instance if it...

Unions have a duty of “fair representation.” The General Counsel for the NLRB in 2018 clarified and made more uniform the guideline the NLRB is to...

Can my employer change policies overnight effective immediately on how you can use sick time, without changing the handbook?

The case of Asmus v. Pacific Bell held that an employer may unilaterally change a longstanding company benefit plan but only upon reasonable...

My mother has worked for a popular chain drug store for 40 yrs they fired her claiming she made a racist comment what can she do

Your grandmother can be very clear about the statement (if it occurred), expose it as innocent and taken out of context (if that is the truth),...

I agree with the previous answers but add another element: your mandated lunch is an hour worked, and the hour of pay due to you is considered a...

Can I resign from my job or go on stress leave, while having an open worker’s compensation case?

While it's true your work is adding trauma to your back condition [workers's comp], it is also possibly the case that the trauma is the result of a...

My sister works in a rehab facility and her male RN supervisor is sexually harrasing her by putting his arms on her shoulder

Some good news for your sister: California has relaxed the burden of proving sexual harassment. Here's a summary of key changes: 1) a...

Do I have a case to sue my old company after feeling I had to leave 6 months ago?

Your facts raise multiple legal issues, including workers' compensation related to aggravation of [likely] degenerative disc disease, disability...

Can my child be brought into consideration while on suspension?

I need more facts. The reference to your daughter is completely without background or context. But there are two potential issues: your privacy...

The hazard of these online educational responses is lack of information. But here goes: The previous answers are correct. If the employer's...