California State Assemblywoman introduced the AB-257 in January. Since that day, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards (FAST) Recovery Act has undergone amendments twice. If it passes, it’s designed to help fast-food workers by creating standards to help set fair … Continue reading →

Approximately 20% of the U.S. population have some form of mental illness. Mental illness can range from mild to severe. When you have mental health issues, day-to-day activities can be harder to complete some days. Your life becomes an ebb … Continue reading →

Sexual harassment happens when you least expect it. It’s not just something women experience. Men can be sexually harassed, too. A 1999 case demonstrates this. Two men quit their assistant manager positions at a grocery store after their female manager … Continue reading →

Sexual harassment is defined as verbal, written, or physical harassment of a sexual nature, unwanted advances, requests for sex in exchange for a workplace benefit, and offensive remarks about sexual matters or a person’s gender. If that harassment makes someone … Continue reading →

Around 235 million people in the U.S. have had the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 98 million are fully vaccinated. In California, about 29% of the population has been fully vaccinated. One question keeps appearing from those who … Continue reading →

From the moment your child is born, a new mom is protected by several laws that cover breastfeeding in general and breastfeeding in the workplace. Are you aware of the different rules that protect your rights? General Laws for All … Continue reading →

When you learn your job is ending, it’s stressful. You have bills to pay and necessities that you cannot live without. You may be supporting a family. Your employer is legally required to pay you for unused sick, personal, and … Continue reading →

You’ve been working for hours and need to get outside for fresh air and to stretch. Your boss says you can’t. Is it legal for your boss to refuse to let you take breaks? Per federal laws, your boss isn’t … Continue reading →

Starting on January 1, 2021, new employment laws or changes to existing laws are taking place. Workers should know what laws apply to their situation. Many of these new California laws offer additional protection if they need to take time … Continue reading →

One situation that employees often struggle with knowing is if they are due overtime pay. When you’re being asked to work an extra 10 or 20 minutes after your shift or to come in 15 minutes early for a quick … Continue reading →

One thing is true, 2020 has been an unusual year. You’re expecting or just had a child, and that’s your key focus but questions arise regarding your rights and responsibilities. If you’ve been working home for months, it’s because you … Continue reading →