On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Sunday, December 2, 2018. It’s natural to have concerns about harassment in the workplace. While most employers and employees frown upon problematic behaviors, determining whether it’s ethical to date a co-worker is often up for debate. While some people are not bothered by the practice others may find fault with interoffice romances. …
Understanding retaliation and EEO laws
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Sunday, October 28, 2018. People who work in Southern California are protected by many laws that are designed to ensure they experience a work environment free from harassment or discrimination. As explained by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there are also laws in place that ban employers from taking negative actions against …
Waitresses and waiters: Understanding break policies
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC on Friday, September 7, 2018. Virtually every industry has some instances of employers conducting illegal practices at the expense of the lowest workers’ wages. The food service industryarguably sees these abuses the most with the issue of employee tipping being a topic of conversation for years now. However, another illegal employment practice is for the employer to deny …
Understanding whistleblower protections
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Many in San Diego may naturally feel a strong sense of loyalty towards their employers. That loyalty may end, however, if their employers place them in a position of doing something (or remaining silent regarding something) they believe to be wrong. Yet some may still be afraid to …
How do FMLA and CFRA differ?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Friday, April 6, 2018. Your career should never get in the way of your health, yet that often happens. You may feel as though if you need to take time of work because of your health, your employer might view you as unreliable and this decide it does not need you. Fortunately, …
What happens when an employer refuses to pay for overtime?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. One of life’s many joys involves pride over hard work done. Many Californians could agree with this sentiment, but by the same token, there are few better feelings than hanging one’s hat for the day. With the gradual decrease of unemployment rates in the country, the outlook on jobs for the average …
Is your employer illegally retaliating against you?
On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in blog on Friday, February 2, 2018. California law protects employees against harassment, discrimination and unlawful retaliation. While employers otherwise have a lot of freedom in employment decisions, these three types of actions form the exception. The area of illegal actions by employers can get quite complicated. If you feel your employer may be crossing the line into …