When an employee feels they have been wronged by an employer, they may file a legal claim against their employer for retaliation. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for participating in a protected activity. Some examples of...
Writers, musicians, and other creative professionals work hard to create original works of art that benefit us all. Copyrights give creators power over the use of their own work. Some of the creative works protected by copyright laws include: Literary works (e.g....
While California business owners may be tempted to overlook their importance, trademarks can be vital to the profitability of an emerging business investment. Trademarks are a type of intellectual property that consist of letters, words and images that signify a...
Employers should have good processes in place to help prevent workplace discrimination. They should also be familiar with how to defend themselves in circumstances when they have been presented with a workplace discrimination claim. There are several different best...
Employment law has been a major topic of discussion for employers in California recently. Much of that centers around the #MeToo movement and people who have been sexually harassed coming out to discuss what they endured. There are other areas that employers should be...
Unfortunately, sexual harassment is prevalent in the restaurant and hospitality industry. According to a survey by One Fair Wage, approximately 70% of restaurant workers have reported at least one incident of sexual-harassment in the workplace. According to the site,...
California has some of the nation’s most rigid legal protections for employees. Regulations covering everything from immigration, discrimination and harassment to wages, paid time off and family leave exist to ensure that every employee has a means to redress any...
During the Trump administration, orders were enacted that made it mandatory that spouses of those in the U.S. on a work-visa had to have their fingerprints and photo taken before they could be granted a work permit. This caused significant delays in the processing of...
A business is often as successful as the elements that make it unique. There are many entities that fail after opening because they are unable to distinguish themselves from their competitors and do not produce distinctive products or services. When a California...
Workplace discrimination is far more common than many people realize. This means that a business that thinks that it’s doing everything it can to prevent discriminatory practices can end up on the receiving end of a lawsuit that can be costly to its bottom line and...
