Beverly Hills Legal Blog
What misclassification can mean for your employee rights
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the difference between thousands of dollars in benefits: the classification. Whether you are named an employee or contractor can change everything,...
When is a work environment hostile?
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes off-putting. But when does annoying behavior cross the line into creating a hostile work environment? Would a reasonable person find the environment...
3 things to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail to make your required payments, creditors have a right to try and collect what you owe. However, this does not mean that creditors have free reign to do whatever...
What’s the next step for the #MeToo movement?
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement that resulted continues to impact social, legal and employment relationships and policies across the country. After decades of criminal...
Putting an end to “spam” texts
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology and method of delivering the message have changed, but unwanted texts are just as frustrating, especially when they come one after...
Major business facing sexual harassment lawsuits
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment to occur, or have been the source of it. Filing a lawsuit against billion-dollar corporations is no minor feat. Despite this, many...
What should you do against retaliation?
It takes great courage for employees to speak up about abusive or illegal discrimination that they experience in the workplace. As an employee, you have the right to report any unfair actions you experience or witness at work. Unfortunately, many employees fear that...
What outlawing mandatory arbitration means for employees
Experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace can be both shocking and overwhelming. You may wonder how you should move forward to get justice, but in the past, you may not have had a choice. For years, employers in California could choose precisely how...
Whitepaper On Protecting Your Biometric Privacy
Have you been asked to use fingerprint technology at work for security or time-entry? Have you wondered whether your personal information is safe and whether you can do anything to protect yourself against the possible loss or theft of your identity. What is your...
California restaurants settle sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination lawsuits
One business that recently resolved an employment law dispute is north of Los Angeles and the other that resolved a dispute is south of us. Both California businesses recently agreed to settle lawsuits that alleged inappropriate workplace behaviors. The restaurant...