5 Common Overtime Violations
Several types of overtime violations hit the headlines again and again. Here are 5 of the most common:
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What Does Your Employee Handbook Say About Breastfeeding?
California law requires that employers provide female employees who wish to express breast milk for nursing infants with: A reasonable opportunity to take breaks for the purpose of expressing breast milk, which can be timed with the employee’s regular break schedule; and Reasonable access to a private location to express breast milk, other than public […]
L.A. Retailer To Pay $158,000 In Back Wages And Penalties
Sexual Harassment Policy: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation
Updated Jan. 2004 The [insert company name] (“Company”) believes in respecting the dignity of every employee and expects every employee to show respect for all of our colleagues, clients, customers, and vendors. Respectful, professional conduct furthers the Company’s mission, promotes productivity, minimizes disputes and enhances its reputation. Accordingly, this policy forbids any unwelcome conduct in […]
Dress Codes: Worker Reinstated After Being Fired For Wearing Tongue Stud
An apartment leasing agent for Los Angeles-based real estate management company Oakwood Worldwide filed a discrimination suit after being fired for allegedly refusing to remove a tongue stud. Mary Haudenshield claimed the stud was not visible and did not violate the company’s dress code. Oakwood has now agreed to reinstate Haudenshield and pay her back […]