Are You Looking To File A Retaliation-Wrongful Termination Claim Against Your Employer? Read this first.
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | September 20, 2022 Harassment & Discrimination The Ninth Circuit just ruled that a retaliation-wrongful termination claim is viable under Title IX where an employee’s contract is not renewed in response to the employee’s gender-based complaint. Carroll College employed Bennett K. MacIntyre as an Associate Athletics Director and the coach […]
Wondering Whether Someone Has Been Misclassified As An Independent Contractor?
Contracts to Cheat. A worker who has a license, or works for someone who has a license, is presumed to be an employee under California Labor Code 2750.5. The type of license referenced is one required under Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the Business & Profession Code. The hiring entity must prove the following […]
Terranea Resort Allegedly Failing To Offer Job Positions Back To Employees Who Were Laid Off During The COVID-19 Pandemic
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | March 5, 2022 Harassment & Discrimination The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited Terranea Resort $3.3 million for allegedly failing to offer job positions to 53 employees once the resort reopened. These employees were laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. California’s Right to Recall Law, found in the […]
Garment Workers Protection Act
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | December 31, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination A new California law going into effect in 2022, known as the Garment Worker Protection Act, eliminates the piece rate compensation system for garment manufacturers. A piece rate system pays garment workers by the number of units produced. The Act will require workers […]
Changes to California’s Minimum Wage
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | December 15, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination On Jan. 1, 2022, California’s Minimum Wage will increase to $15 per hour for Large Employers, and $14 per hour for Small Employers. Some cities and counties have a local minimum wage that is higher than the state rate. Workers who are paid […]
Breastfeeding and expressing milk at work: What are my rights?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | April 19, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination As a new mother, you may wonder how you will handle feeding your baby when you return to work. People can have strong opinions about a mother taking out her breasts in public, despite it being natural. California law makes things clear. Women […]
Do you need to tell your employees about arbitration clauses in their handbooks?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | April 27, 2021 Work Agreements & Policies In California, you may want to use an arbitration agreement when hiring employees. This is because the arbitration agreement requires you to go before an arbitrator, not the court, in the case of a dispute. It is not against the law to […]
Yes, sexual harassment can come from someone who is the same gender as the victim
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | May 4, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination Most people have a general idea of what constitutes sexual harassment, but they don’t always realize that same-sex sexual harassment is also an issue. Both federal and state laws prohibit same-sex sexual harassment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal […]
What does workplace retaliation entail?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | May 18, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination Employees have the right to a workplace that complies with applicable laws regarding employment and safety. If the employer is violating any laws, codes, or restrictions employees should feel comfortable filing complaints about the violation without having to worry about facing negative employment actions. Employers […]
Yes, workplace sexual harassment can take place online
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | June 1, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination More people than ever are working from home or other locations. The “workplace” has become your home office, the kitchen table or maybe a vacation rental if you need a change of scenery.Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean the problem of workplace sexual harassment has disappeared for […]
Can an employer ask about your race in California?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | August 13, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination You’re aware that some people find your look to be unique or even exotic, but you prefer to keep your ethnicity to yourself. Most of the time, that’s not a problem. The only exception, it seems, is when you meet someone new — […]
Be wary of disciplinary action after a work complaint
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | August 26, 2021 Harassment & Discrimination Discipline plays a role in every company’s culture. It’s common for businesses to have a specific disciplinary procedure that may involve verbal warnings, written reprimands and even unpaid leaves of absence before termination.Progressive disciplinary policies give employees a chance to correct problematic behaviors […]
How are California overtime laws better than federal rules?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Eric A. Boyajian | August 30, 2021 Wage & Hour Law Both employees and employers need to comply with federal and state employment laws. In many states, federal laws may be the only regulations extending protections to the workers at a company. However, in California, there are numerous state-level rules that benefit workers and […]
