September 2023

Table of Contents An increasing number of states have passed or are working onpay transparency laws as a step toward pay fairness in the workplace. There areabout a dozen states that have enacted laws, with California, New York, Washington,and Rhode Island being a few of the newest. In addition, the federal governmentintroduced a bill in […]

Table of Contents In an ever-changing world fraught with natural disasters andother emergencies, employee safety is of paramount importance. Some situationsmight compel you to refrain from reporting to your workplace or even make youleave your workstation. However, in some cases, you might be worried about thereaction of your employer, which is totally normal. If you

Table of Contents An employee rights bill currently under consideration inCalifornia is the Employment: Rehiring and Retention: Displaced Workers Act.This bill is under fierce debate, with labor unions staunchly behind the billand businesses actively lobbying against the measure. One thing is certain,with inflation still at issue and talk about a recession, layoffs are on theminds

Table of Contents In California, it is illegal to discriminate againstemployees based on reproductive health decisions. It is also illegal todiscriminate against an employee based on their dependent’s reproductive health decisions. These rules were passed into law in September 2022 throughCalifornia’s Senate Bill 523. Also referred to as the Contraceptive Equity Actof 2022, SB 523

Table of Contents It is no secret that life has become increasingly difficultfor mothers over the past half-century. Most mothers spend half or all of the day at work only to come hometo work the second shift of housekeeping and caring for the kids. Wouldn’t it be nice if we lived in a country where

Table of Contents Navigating the legal world can often feel like confronting alabyrinth, especially when it pertains to matters of employment law duringsensitive life situations such as pregnancy or postpartum stages. Butunderstanding these regulations is critical in safeguarding your rights at theworkplace. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a crucial piece oflegislation designed to

Table of Contents For decades, restaurant workers have struggled financially due to no increase in the minimum wage. However, thanks to the hard work of unions and new legislation, many workers in the food and restaurant industries may see wage increases this year. More than half of U.S. states increased their minimum wage in 2023

Table of Contents With California’s minimum wage on an upward trajectory, it’s incredibly important that you understand the laws so you can protect yourself and get what you’re entitled to. While this increase signifies progress towards fairer pay scales, navigating these reforms can sometimes be confusing. Fortunately, we’re here to help you. If you believe

Though rarely discussed, bereavement after the loss of a loved one is a fact of life. What is out of sight tends to be out of mind, meaning it is rare for the topic of bereavement to be discussed in social circles or the mainstream media. There is a common misconception that employees are not