On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | May 26, 2020 | employment law
A person’s job is an important part of their identity. Many California residents spend years in school in order to obtain a successful career. If a dispute arises between an employer and employee, it can sometimes lead to an employee being terminated. But not all...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | May 7, 2020 | employment law
You may be working in your dream career or maybe it is a new job you are still unsure about. No matter the length of time you have been in the position or industry, there is one thing that is for certain; you want to be taken seriously as a woman in the workplace. It...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Apr 20, 2020 | employment law
Workers across California expect and deserve safe work environments. While this means they should be provided with appropriate equipment and training to shield them from injuries, it also means ensuring that workplace discrimination and harassment is prevented and...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Mar 27, 2020 | employment law
Companies covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are legally required to pay non-exempt employees time and one-half of the employee’s rate of pay for overtime hours worked. A former Spotify employee is filing a class-action lawsuit against Spotify for its failure to...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Mar 11, 2020 | employment law
There is a lot of paperwork a person must put their “John Hancock” on when they are newly employed. While some of this paperwork may seem routine, one document that some employers may have their newly-hired employees sign is a noncompete agreement. However, are such...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Oct 24, 2019 | employment law
There are many factors that go into making personnel decisions. An individual’s skill, experience, and motivation can all play a major role in deciding whether to hire, fire, or promote an individual. However, employers need to be careful that they are not...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Aug 15, 2019 | employment law
Discrimination and harassment are all too common occurrences in the workplace. Despite efforts made by federal and state governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and even some businesses, bad actors continue to perpetuate hostile work environments throughout...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Aug 1, 2019 | employment law
Friction in the workplace can not only make it challenging for work to be conducted, but it can stifle relationships and lead to allegations of illegal acts. Quite often this is seen in the context of discrimination and harassment, as well as retaliation. Of course,...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Jul 3, 2019 | employment law
No one should feel unsafe or unwelcome in the workplace. Sadly, though, many workers in California face hostile work environments every day. Some are subjected to sexual harassment while others face discrimination. The harm caused by these workplaces can be dramatic,...
On behalf of The Costa Law Firm | Apr 11, 2019 | employment law
California workplaces are meant to be fair and safe for all. Even though that basic concept is well-known, people with biases and outdated practices will still discriminate against others in the workplace. For employees, this can mean being passed over for jobs,...
