California workers may go to work and expect to be safe. Safe working conditions, after all, are a basic employee right. In an effort to make the environment safe, employers should provide training and safety equipment. There should be procedures in place that help to...
Employee Rights
Company in California fined for violating minimum wage laws
California employees go to work to earn money. This money is usually very important for employees who need it to pay for their everyday needs and expenses. In order to make sure that California employees have enough money to meet their needs, employee laws include...
California business fined for violating minimum wage laws
California employees work hard for their money. In most cases, people's wages are necessary for them to pay their bills and support their families. In order to make sure people are paid fairly, the state of California and the U.S. federal government have set minimum...
California workers may see higher minimum wage
In California, most employees are at will employees. This means that they can be hired and fired at the will of the employer without much explanation. Being an at will employee can often be frustrating for Californians as they may feel like they have very little...
New employee rights bill could protect immigrant workers
No matter what occupation employees are working in, they have the right to be safe while working in California. Under California employment laws, employees do not need to tolerate unsafe working conditions. In many cases, there are standards that employers need to...
California women need to understand their rights in the workplace
California has recently marked Equal Pay Day -- a day which hopes to highlight the disparity in pay and benefits between men and women. Under current employment laws, namely the federal Equal Pay Act, employers must pay men and women the same amount for doing the same...
Group looks to protect models from employee rights violations
With its vibrant fashion community, Los Angeles attracts fashion models from all over the world looking to hit it big in Hollywood. What many people do not know is that the modeling industry has been accused of employees' rights violations. Some industry insiders...
Los Angeles crash leads to questions about workers’ safety
On Feb. 10, a helicopter crashed in Los Angeles County at the Polsa Rosa Ranch, killing three people. This helicopter was a working on the production of a new reality television show for the Discovery Network. The Polsa Rosa Ranch is popular site for filming of all...
Assemblyman pushes for higher minimum wage in California
As California enters a new year, many workers are struggling to provide for their families. Under California employment laws, most workers must be paid at least $8 per hour at their jobs. Under federal laws, employers only need to pay workers $7.25 per hour. However,...
Los Angeles hotel workers strike over pay and working conditions
Employees of a local Los Angeles hotel recently staged a one day strike to bring awareness to their situation. The workers of the Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport claim that the hotel is breaking employee laws protecting against unsafe working conditions....
