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Federal Contract Workers Receive Paid Sick Leave Benefits

Unfortunately, many families are living paycheck to paycheck. This means that once an injury or illness strikes, these families are…

October 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

National Park Service Plagued By Harassment

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee heard testimony last week regarding rampant sexual harassment, abuse, intimidation, and misconduct throughout…

October 2, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Convenience Store Manager Gets Back Pay

An overworked convenience store manager received back pay for denied overtime after an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division.…

September 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Employment Clauses To Beware, Part 1

You may not have read your employment contract but you should. Employment contracts contain a multitude of terms. In fact,…

September 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Governor Receives Overtime Expansion Bill For Farm Workers

The California Assembly sent a contentious new bill that would dramatically expand overtime rules for farmworkers. It is unclear if…

September 14, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

UC Berkeley Chancellor Resigns After Widespread Criticism

UC Berkeley's chancellor resigned last week amid constant criticism from school faculty regarding his handling of several high-profile sexual harassment…

August 28, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

California Requires Employee Training On Sexual Harassment

The workplace is one of the most frequent locations in which sexual harassment occurs. Other than your home, it is…

August 21, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

An Overview Of Meal Violation Claims

Many workers do not realize that their mealtimes are mandated and protected by law. If an employer violates your right…

August 18, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

Tips To Protect Yourself From The Zika Virus

Zika is a mosquito-borne disease that spread to the United States from the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico.…

August 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg

House Committee To Debate Bill Regarding LGBT Workplace Rights

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plan on taking up a new bill that addresses LGBT rights in…

July 16, 2016
Denis Zilberberg
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