Summer brings long days, hot weather, and a wave of new jobs across California. From teens scooping ice cream to adults picking up extra work outdoors, seasonal employment is a common part of summer life. But whether the job is…
In California, legal protections for LGBTQ+ workers are among the strongest in the country. And yet, discrimination continues to cost people their jobs, safety, and peace of mind. For all the corporate rainbow logos and “diversity statements” that show up…
It is a story we hear too often. A hardworking employee starts to struggle. They show signs of burnout. Maybe they take time off for a mental health condition, or ask for an accommodation to manage anxiety, depression, or another…
Work is not supposed to break you. But for too many workers in California, asking for support with a mental health condition becomes the moment everything at work starts to unravel. You try to speak up. You mention what you’re…
In California, minors can legally work, but only under strict conditions designed to protect their safety, education, and wages. Whether it’s a fast-food job, entertainment work, or a summer retail position, employers must follow detailed labor laws when hiring anyone…
California SB 7 and Employment Checks: What Workers Need to Know A proposed new law in California could change how employers screen job applicants — and it has major implications for workers with past criminal records. Senate Bill 7 (SB…
A recent federal court decision has dismissed a proposed class action against Albertsons, where California employees alleged widespread wage and hour violations. The case had aimed to include thousands of workers in a collective legal effort for the wage lawsuit…
Wage theft is one of the most common and damaging violations faced by workers across Los Angeles. It does not always look like money being taken out of your paycheck. Often, it shows up in the hours that go unpaid,…
A major legal battle is unfolding in California, and for thousands of rideshare drivers, the stakes are enormous. A state appeals court recently ruled that Uber and Lyft may be responsible for billions of dollars in unpaid wages. The case…
Resigning from a job is often framed as a personal choice, but what happens when that choice is made under pressure, intimidation, or retaliation? In California, being forced to resign under duress is not the same as willingly leaving a…
Breaking Down the Glass Ceiling The term “glass ceiling” refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain employees—particularly women, people of color, and other marginalized groups—from advancing to higher leadership positions within a company. Unlike a clear-cut policy against promotions,…
Many employees wonder how much control their employer has over their personal lives. With social media monitoring, background checks, and workplace morality clauses, it’s no surprise that workers are increasingly worried about whether their off-the-clock behavior can put their jobs…
