Can an Employer Revoke a Job Offer? Imagine this scenario: you apply for your dream job, and get hired. Before you can start your job, the company informs you that they are revoking the job offer. Is the company allowed to do this? Generally, employers may legally withdraw a job offer at anytime, so long as […]

In decades past, labor unions were a strong force in the American economy, providing many benefits for employees when its comes to job protection. However, in the last few years, union membership has dropped significantly, often resulting in fewer workplace protections for employees. Recently, the House passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO

Can My Employer Reduce My Wages? Picture this Scenario: You have been working at a local business for several years, making a decent wage. One day, your boss calls you into his office and tells you that due to budgetary concerns, your salary is being reduced by 10%. Can he do this? Generally, employers may

Can I Be Fired for Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine? As we enter into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, hope is on the horizon: the number of active cases is declining and more people are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. However, what if your employer requires you to get a COVID vaccine —

You’ve been grinding away for 40 hours a week at a job that you hate. You apply for a new job, and get hired to start just a few days later. Can you quit without giving notice? Under California law, most employees are considered at-will. This is a legal designation that means that your employer

Can I Get Fired If I Fail a Drug Test in California? For many employees, drug testing is a common occurrence. A prospective employer might require you to take a drug test as a condition of employment, or your current employer may require random drug testing. In any situation, many Californians are all-too-familiar with this

Many Americans look forward to their retirement, waiting for the day when they no longer have to grind it out at a 9 to 5 and can instead focus on their families, hobbies, and other enjoyable activities. Yet, others prefer to continue working for as long as they can, whether by choice or out of

Am I Entitled to Holiday Pay? For many employees, holidays are the best days in a month. In addition to spending time with family and friends or just taking a break from work, some employees enjoy additional benefits such as having the holiday off with pay or get paid extra to work the holiday instead.

Can My Boss Fire Me For Going to Alcohol Anonymous (AA)? Alcoholism is a chronic disease that affects more than three million people each year. It potentially could result in a multitude of issues such as binge drinking, problems controlling one’s drinking, aggression, or a habitual use of alcohol regardless of the consequences. Whether alcoholism