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What You Need To Know About Sexual Discrimination And Retaliation Claims

No employee should have to deal with workplace sexual discrimination. In truth, every worker has a right to a safe working environment, free of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims.…

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The Test to Determine Whether a Worker is an Employee or a Contractor

Why does it matter if a Sacramento worker is considered an independent contractor or employee? The difference is in the benefits. Employers do not have to provide as many benefits…

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Are Those Non-Disclosure Agreements Enforceable?

Non-disclosure agreements share many characteristics with standard contracts. However some of them may not be enforceable, even when all necessary components to establish legal obligations are present. An NDA does…

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Managers Deserve Overtime- What Does the Law Say?

The 1970s was a golden age for American workers. Just look at the popular songs of the day: 1974’s “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, 1977’s “Take This Job…

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Paying Managers Overtime – What The Law Says

What does California law have to say about paying managers overtime? It has been a long, arduous journey – and continues today – with the state appearing at the forefront…

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Why Mediation May Be the Best Route for Solving Your Business Dispute

In many parts of the world, mediation is known as conciliation. It has historic routes within the diplomatic arena. Interest in mediation has risen dramatically in recent years in the…

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Seven Common Signs of Gender Bias in the Workplace

Bias may be prevalent in almost every facet of our lives. Biases can lead to preconceptions against others, resulting in severe inequities between different demographic groups. While there are numerous…

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The Types Of Breach Of Contract You Should Be Aware Of

In the business world, particularly for those who deal with a lot of contracts with vendors, employees, or even customers, it is only a matter of time before someone fails…

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Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in California?

Generally speaking, non-compete agreements (also sometimes called non-competition agreements, or simply non-competes) are not enforceable in California against former employees. However, those agreements can be enforced against others, including former…

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Understand Reasonable Accommodation And Religious Discrimination In The Workplace

Federal law provides few protections for workers. However, a candidate cannot be excluded from consideration for a job nor can an employee be discriminated against in their job for religious…

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