Employers may run into a number of problems with their staff members, from the application process and the moment they are hired to daily responsibilities and the termination of a worker's position. However, when a dispute arises over an employment contract, this can...
Labor And Employment Law
Preventing sex-based discrimination
Employees may take legal action or file a complaint against an employer for a number of reasons, whether they believe that they were denied benefits they were entitled to or were not compensated properly. However, allegations of discrimination can be especially...
Mandatory arbitration agreements may soon be illegal.
In today's day and age, it is commonplace for employers to include mandatory arbitration clauses within their employment contracts. After all, arbitration can expedite the resolution process, protect your business' reputation and spare the costs associated with...
When it’s time to let an employee go
As a business owner, all sorts of employment-related hassles might arise. For example, you could have difficulty finding qualified applicants or you might be facing problems related to harassment in the workplace. However, some issues can be especially difficult to...
When did you last update your business’s employee manual?
Every business should have a manual that outlines employee policies and workplace rules. This manual can prevent workplace misconduct and give employees the tools to report problems. Many businesses will create an employee handbook but then forget to update it. With...
When false allegations arise in the workplace
Whether you are responsible for running a major corporation or a smaller business, allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment can be incredibly tough for your company and may have a significant impact on its future. Handling these accusations properly is...
Consequences that come with sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a topic has seen increased attention recently, but the consequences of this problem are very real for those affected. Our California law office knows that unlawful harassment can not only shatter the lives of victims, but also the companies they...
How common is sex-based harassment?
Workers decide to take legal action for various reasons, whether they believe they were discriminated against or have not been paid appropriately. However, sex-based harassment allegations can be especially challenging for employees and the companies they work for. As...
Preventing workplace discrimination
Business owners may encounter a myriad of difficulties, from legal action involving a competitor to making the decision to shut down. However, those which involve employment law can be especially stressful. For example, an employee may accuse someone of discrimination...
Uber under fire for alleged gender and race discrimination
Uber Technologies Inc. has been accused by three engineers of violating California’s Equal Pay Act. The engineers, all of whom are female and Latina, have sued the rideshare company, alleging that it pays women and people of color less than their colleagues. Further,...