It’s illegal in California for employers to retaliate against whistleblowers. If an employee files complaints regarding everything from discrimination to safety violations, or if they simply cooperate with investigators who may be looking into such matters, their employer can’t respond by terminating their employment or taking other such actions. This doesn’t mean employers always obey… Continue reading California Supreme Court Decision May Influence Future Workplace Retaliation Cases
Your goal when interviewing for a job is to make the best possible impression on a potential employer. You may thus feel you should answer all their questions thoroughly and honestly. This is understandable. However, it’s important to understand that for legal reasons, an employer may not be able to ask certain questions during an… Continue reading Questions an Employer Should Not Ask During a Job Interview
If your past employer refuses to pay commissions, there are quite a few things you can do to get your hard earned commissions. Delayed salaries are a common problem in Riverside and all across California. But if you were employed on a commission basis and you decide to quit the company, you’re likely to encounter… Continue reading Does A Past Employer Owe You Commissions? Here’s What You Can Do
California employers are cutting jobs across the state, particularly in Los Angeles. The unemployment rate went up and payrolls fell by thousands of positions in recent years. It is devastating for the labor market in the state and bad news for the unemployed. In the midst of all this chaos, labor violations such as wage… Continue reading Unemployment Rate Rises in Los Angeles