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Does Job-Hopping Hurt Your Career?
The world has credited millennials with a lot of things, from putting a dent in the paper towel industry to revolutionizing the way we travel. The generation that values experiences and authenticity over materials has another distinctive characteristic: “job-hoppers.” Job-hopping is exactly what it sounds like: enjoying short stints in careers before moving on to… read more
Working From Home Laws in California
Remote work has become increasingly popular in the United States. Due to increased flexibility and the increasing costs of child care, more people are choosing to work from home to raise families or simply to enjoy the perks of working without leaving the home. However, each state sets different rules regarding employment and working remotely…. read more
Can You Negotiate Severance Pay in California?
If you end up losing your job, you may receive an offer from your employee for a severance pay package. While such packages are, for the most part, not required by California law, many employers want to offer some form of compensation to their leaving workers. Since few situations require severance pay, you may be… read more
What is Time Card Manipulation?
Time cards are important for keeping track of hours worked, and in turn providing a record that determines an employee’s pay. An inaccurate record hurts an employee’s paycheck, potentially causing other financial difficulties in the process. While incorrect punch-ins and punch-outs can cause these problems, sometimes they’re the result of time card manipulation. What is… read more
Bathroom Break Laws in the Workplace
Regular breaks are an important part of keeping our minds fresh when we’re working. Insufficient breaks result in high levels of stress and less productive workers. While employers obviously do not want their employees to waste all their time in the workplace on breaks, it’s still important to accommodate the occasional rest period. If you… read more
What is an Arbitration Agreement?
During your time as an employee, you might come across the term “arbitration agreement.” While these legal documents do not necessarily have to exist within the scope of employment, it is one of the most common places you’ll encounter them. Arbitration agreements are generally provisions of larger contracts, such as employment agreements. It is up… read more
Can My Employer Stop Me from Joining a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class-action lawsuit is one that entails a single plaintiff (or small group) bringing the claim on behalf of a larger group. Class actions serve to make the legal process more efficient in cases involving more than one plaintiff against a shared defendant. Employment claims often take the form of a class action against a… read more
Are Non-Competes Enforceable in California?
A non-compete is a type of legal agreement that forbids an employee from entering into competition with an employer. Non-competes exist to protect company secrets and promote employee goodwill within a company. Non-competes are enforceable in most courts as long as they are reasonable in scope and serve to protect the employer’s business interests. A… read more
When Does My Employer Have to Give Me My Last Paycheck in CA?
Leaving a job is a complicated and stressful process, whether you quit or your employer let you go. It is made worse, however, if you have a hard time getting your last paycheck. To prevent waiting months to receive your last paycheck – or from not receiving it at all – it is important that… read more
Can My Employer Deny My Vacation Request?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, 74% of civilian workers and 76% of private industry workers received some number of paid vacation days. Many employers claim that time away from work improves productivity in their employees. However, some workers harbor concerns that their employers will deny their requests for vacation time. It… read more