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

When you were in school, you may have heard the phrase, “there is no such thing as a bad question.” While this saying was a great way to encourage participation among students, it doesn’t apply to all areas of life. In particular, when it comes to job interviews, there IS such a thing as a

Picture this scenario: You are recently hired for a new job. You fill out your new hire forms, and your boss approaches you about your form of payment, stating they would prefer to pay you in cash. You hesitate for a second, thinking of how badly you need the job, but not sure if whether

Understanding California’s New Arbitration Laws The average person is not very familiar with the way our legal system works. You may have picked up some things from TV shows, books or movies, or perhaps you even had some involvement in a court case at some point. Still, it can be difficult to know what your

Can I Be Fired for Things I Post On Social Media? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are online now, more than ever before. Of course, being online isn’t anything new for most Americans, but it does raise some interesting questions when it comes to your rights as an employee. In particular, posting on