Study Finds Women’s Workplace Complaints Are Taken Less Seriously Than Men’s

Workers are often encouraged to speak up when they experience harassment, discrimination or mistreatment. Reporting employment issues is meant to lead to action that improves the workplace and protects employees. New research,…

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Senate Bill 648 gives California workers in service industries new tools to protect themselves from tip theft and holds employers accountable for failing to pay gratuities properly.

California Workers Gain New Protections Against Tip Theft: What You Need to Know

For many workers in California, tips are not just an occasional bonus but a crucial part of their income. Restaurant servers, hotel staff, hairdressers and other service workers often rely on gratuities…

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According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, women’s complaints are less likely to result in corrective action compared to identical complaints made by men.

Study Finds Women’s Workplace Complaints Are Taken Less Seriously Than Men’s

Workers are often encouraged to speak up when they experience harassment, discrimination or mistreatment. Reporting employment issues is meant to lead to action that improves the workplace and protects employees. New research,…

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A recent case involving Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a vehicle auctioneer in Fremont, shows how California law protects workers from racial harassment and allows them to hold employers accountable.

Fremont Worker Gets $175,000 in Racial Harassment Lawsuit Against Auto Auction Firm

Workplace harassment is never easy to talk about, and many workers may feel it’s risky to speak up when they experience it. However, when harassment goes unchecked and managers fail to step…

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What happens when a pre-employment form asks for personal medical details that don’t seem relevant to the job?

When Job Applications Ask Too Much: What California Workers Need to Know About Pre-Employment Medical Questions

Applying for a new job can be stressful. You want to make a good impression, provide the necessary information and move through the process smoothly. But what happens when a pre-employment form…

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Five Metro by T-Mobile stores in East San Jose and Milpitas have been accused of not paying minimum wage, failing to pay overtime and paid wages in cash without providing written records.

Metro by T-Mobile Stores in East San Jose Face Lawsuit Over Wage Violations

California workers have some of the strongest labor law protections in the country. But when those protections are ignored, workers can end up with less pay, poor working conditions and little idea…

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In California, workers who earn commissions rely on clear contracts and timely payments to keep their finances on track. When employers fall short in those areas, the consequences can be serious.

What Commissioned Workers in California Can Learn from the Oracle Settlement

In California, workers who earn commissions rely on clear contracts and timely payments to keep their finances on track. When employers fall short in those areas, the consequences can be serious. Commission…

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A few years ago, McDonald’s made headlines for announcing sweeping changes aimed at addressing sexual harassment across its global network of restaurants. But for many employees, those promises have fallen short, an investigation by The Nation and Type Investigations has revealed.

McDonald’s Efforts to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment are Falling Short, Investigation Finds

A few years ago, McDonald’s made headlines for announcing sweeping changes aimed at addressing sexual harassment across its global network of restaurants. After facing a nationwide strike over the issue, the company…

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A recent class action lawsuit against Crunch Fitness draws attention to the kinds of employment practices that may be more common in the fitness industry than many realize.

California Gym Accused of Cheating Workers Out of Wages and Breaks

Working in a gym may seem like a straightforward job, but for many fitness trainers and hourly employees, it’s anything but simple. Behind the upbeat music and the daily grind of dealing…

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