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Posted by Legal Team On May 31, 2019

New threshold for exempt employees is coming

Are you an “exempt employee” who isn’t entitled to overtime no matter how many hours you put in behind the desk? Well, that may soon change. If the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has its way, the path to overtime may become available for a whole…

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When your employer discourages conversations about pay, watch out

One of the biggest social taboos at work is discussing your rate of pay with your co-workers — and that suits your employer just fine. In fact, many employers have openly discouraged employees from discussing their wages with each other — despite the fact that it’s illegal…

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Know your rights regarding work and mental health issues

Mental health issues are very common. However, many people still don’t realize that their mental health conditions are entitled to the same workplace protections that physical disabilities are accorded through the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has…

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Amazon faces renewed charges of pregnancy discrimination

Imagine this: You’re pregnant. The law — and your employee handbook — guarantee you at least three 10-minute breaks during your shift. To take your break to go to the bathroom, you have to call your supervisor over and let them know that you need to leave,…

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Posted by Legal Team On May 2, 2019

Don’t let your employer get away with violating your rights

Most people only have a vague idea of what rights they have as employees. Young people, especially, often lack the experience to know when they’re being cheated or abused by an employer. However, even older workers can be taken advantage of — especially if they’re from poor…

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Posted by Legal Team On April 26, 2019

California ends discrimination against natural hair

Braids, dreadlocks, Bantu knots, twists, fades and Afros have long been associated with men and women of color — and generally discouraged in many workplaces (if not outright banned). For decades, professional men and women of color have had to subject their hair to harsh chemical straighteners…

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Posted by Legal Team On April 18, 2019

Wrongfully fired? Know how to leave with your dignity intact

You’ve just been wrongfully fired and you’re quite naturally livid about the whole thing. You know that you’re experiencing unfair treatment and outright discrimination, and you’re humiliated and upset. Take a deep breath. You need to do everything in your power to control your emotions right now…

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Posted by Legal Team On April 11, 2019

Lawsuit alleges Disney discriminates against women workers

Does Disney discriminate against its women workers? A lawsuit recently filed in Los Angeles County claims that the entertainment giant pays its female employees less than it does males for the same work. The lawsuit is the latest splash in the news about income disparity among the…

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Posted by Legal Team On April 10, 2019

Don’t fall for these tricks that can cheat you out of overtime

Most employers are perfectly aware that they need to pay their employees overtime when those employees work more than 40 hours in a week — but some still try to skirt the law to save a few bucks. How do they do that and avoid being reported…

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Posted by Legal Team On March 29, 2019

California won’t let harassment victims be silenced any longer

Sexual harassment in the workplace is no longer something that people simply have to quietly endure — it’s now a subject of intense scrutiny. California, in particular, seems to have had a wake-up call when it comes to how problematic sexual harassment really is in the workforce…

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