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Legal Issues for Employees Working from Home
Working from home was unusual before the COVID-19 pandemic. During it, work-from-home policies were necessary if “non-essential” businesses and organizations wanted to survive. The COVID-19 threat has largely passed, and we’re in a new phase of office work. Federal and California laws impact all workplaces, whether that’s an office in a multi-story building or… Read More »
Can I Claim Whiplash as a Passenger?
Passengers injured in vehicle accidents may be able to seek compensation for their injuries, including whiplash. Depending on the situation, reaching a settlement or a jury verdict may be easier because you weren’t driving one of the vehicles. MJB Law Group’s Tustin car accident lawyers provide our car accident clients with effective, empathetic, and… Read More »
California Pregnancy Discrimination Law
There are state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination against pregnant job applicants and employees. Before these laws were enacted, a woman could be fired or refused a promotion due to her pregnancy. An employer could openly state a pregnant woman wouldn’t be hired. Although these laws are sometimes violated, they’re a big step… Read More »
What New Employment Laws Go Into Effect in 2024?
There were no new statutory changes to federal employment law that will have a significant impact on workers starting in 2024. Still, many legal changes in California will go into effect. Many target specific workers and situations. You may find they’ll help you if your employer violates the law. If you believe your legal… Read More »
Does Employment Law Apply to Volunteers?
California law forbids harassment of volunteers, employees, and others, but generally, state employment law doesn’t cover volunteers. There are exceptions, and depending on your situation, you may be considered an employee under the law and qualify for protection. What’s your employment status? You may be told you’re a volunteer and think you’re one, but… Read More »
The Dirty Dozen: Signs Your Job is Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
There are many “red flags” to watch out for if you’re working under certain conditions or you’re informed you can continue to work, but only as an independent contractor and no longer as an employee. Your employer may intentionally violate state and federal employment laws or be willfully ignorant of how it applies. Either… Read More »
What Will It Cost You to Be an Independent Contractor?
You might hear that employers aim to cut costs by using independent contractors instead of employees, but the costs aren’t cut—they’re shifted to the worker. In addition to losing the protections provided by labor and employment laws, gig workers who should be classified as employees miss out on thousands of dollars each year. If… Read More »
Issues a Misclassified Worker Faces
Misclassification, or illegally labeling you as an independent contractor instead of an employee, will impact you in many ways. Most independent contractors are paid less than equivalent employees, but that’s only the start. MJB Law Group employment law attorneys represent victims of illegal employment practices, including misclassification, to help them get the justice they… Read More »
Four Common Employment Law Issues California Employees Face
There are many potential legal issues a California employee may face. Four of the more common ones involve overtime pay, minimum wage, discrimination, and sick leave. If you find yourself in a situation where your rights may have been violated, you’re not alone, and the MJB Law Group can help. Our Orange, CA employment… Read More »
Employment Law Developments That May Affect You and Your Job
You can’t make assumptions when you’re an attorney. What you think is settled law could be radically changed by a court decision, or a statute may change. When you practice employment law, you must be constantly aware of the latest developments because they may affect our cases and clients. MJB Law Group represents those… Read More »