“Gig” employment, also known as the, “sharing economy,” has exploded across the country, with increasingly more services following in the footsteps of the likes of Uber and Grubhub. These businesses often use apps to connect workers with customers for one-time services. These companies amass an eager base of workers who…
Nobody enjoys being fired. Although California is not a right-to-work state, employers still have much freedom when it comes to termination of workers. Supporters of right to work laws opine they protect prospective employees who want a job but do not belong to a union. Although there was certainly a…
It is hard enough to get a job these days even with a perfect record. Applicants with a criminal conviction on their record may find it nearly impossible. Fortunately, pursuant to a new state law, most California employers in California will not be able to make any inquiries into an…
California has long been a pioneer of worker’s rights, and state law protects workers from many types of discrimination beyond those prohibited by federal law (such as religion and gender). The California Labor Code also lists many situations in which an employee is entitled to take time off work without…
A recent ruling by the California Supreme Court on May 8, 2017, makes it easier for employers to comply with the state’s “day of rest” statute. The enhanced flexibility can benefit both employers working to accommodate their business needs, and employees who desire more flexibility to accommodate their personal activities…
Employers might be surprised to learn that the actions of an Airbnb host can affect policy and obligations created by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Nonetheless, that is the outcome of a particularly heated racial case arising out of Big Bear. The Star reports that, in February…
According to a recent news article from CNN, the City of Los Angeles has issued a demand for $1.45 million from fast food chain Carl’s Jr. This money is to pay fines and make restitution for employees that were underpaid. The city found that the company did not pay employees…
According to a recent news article from the San Francisco Gate, new regulations are now in effect that provide specific protections to transgender and gender-nonconforming employees in California. This comes at a time when transgender workers are receiving more support from some and facing more hostility from others than ever…
As discussed in a recent news article from the National Law Review, California’s newly passed Ban-the-Box regulation has now taken effect. This means that our state has joined a growing list of states that are what is being called the Ban-the-Box bandwagon. When we use the term “box” we are…
In most states, at certain jobs, your employer will ask you to sign what is known as a non-compete clause. This means that if you leave the job for nearly any reason, you will not be able to work in the same industry. There is normally a geographical limit on…