Are you wondering whether it is legal for employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines—the question is a bit cloudy. Maybe if the employer’s vaccination policy stays within the most recent public health guidelines, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Maybe a proof of vaccination requirement is legal. Maybe mandates are protected by the […]
A California family-run business is facing a lawsuit for alleged discriminatory practices and creating a hostile work environment. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against a company that provides energy-efficient products and installation services to homeowners in California. The EEOC brought this lawsuit on behalf of Ayesha Faiz who was employed […]
In Los Angeles and all across California, complaints from employees about workplace alcohol and drug testing have been on the rise. Sure, it may not be the most pleasant experience when your employer conducts drug and alcohol tests on you, but is it even legal? Today, we brought our Los Angeles employment law attorney to […]
McDonald’s is embroiled in a court case facing labor law violation charges. McDonald’s workers have filed a series of complaints alleging violation of their labor rights on the part of the fast-food giant’s franchisees. The long-running legal battle between McDonald’s and alleged victims of labor law violations is nearing its end, and the outcome of […]
Did you know that your employer is legally required to provide you with at least a 30-minute meal for a shift lasting over five hours? But only in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California, as these meal breaks are not being regulated in other states. Three Heavenly Couture employees learned about it the hard way, […]
The workplace culture is changing rapidly every year. Not long ago, we used to walk from office to office to meet all coworkers. In the year 2017, we use Twitter for that (and rarely leave our cubicle to interact socially with colleagues). Just recently, it was socially unacceptable – and in some states even illegal! […]
It’s crystal clear by now: the biggest cities in the U.S. are experiencing the housing crisis. Although you’re not supposed to remind people of depressing trends ahead of the holidays in order to not spoil everyone’s mood, we really need to talk about it. What Los Angeles, San Francisco and other biggest cities of the […]
If you’ve worked for the same employer for at least a year, you may know what it’s like to be burned out at work. Exhaustion, frustration, seeing no motivation to get up in the morning, lack of focus, sinking job performance… These and many other signs that you’re burning out at work have probably made […]
Many employees in Los Angeles, Pasadena seem to have a wrong idea about a hostile work environment and the laws that regulate it. Just because your boss leans over your desk when he talks to you doesn’t necessarily amount to a hostile work environment unless the employer’s actions seriously disrupted your work. A rude boss, […]
Many people in the restaurant industry suffer injustices at work and don’t complain because they are afraid of losing their jobs. For most restaurant servers, tips are as important as their salary since they don’t get paid much. It’s not legal for your boss or manager to take your gratuities. Your tips belong to you. […]