In an always-connected world, workers face pressure to essentially be on call for work emails, texts or calls. Speaking with an employment attorney in California can help workers understand their rights in this new digital workplace. Technology changed the work world at breakneck speed, bringing pros and cons; some people are pushing back. So-called “right to disconnect” laws have grown in prevalence globally, and for good reason. A recent survey by EmailTooltester of 1,125 U.S. workers … [Read more...]
Right to Disconnect: Protecting Workers’ Off-the-Clock Time and Rights
In an always-connected world, workers face pressure to essentially be on call for work emails, texts or calls. Speaking with a California employee rights attorney can help clarify what protections exist for employees facing this pressure. Technology changed the work world at breakneck speed, bringing pros and cons; some people are pushing back. So-called “right to disconnect” laws have grown in prevalence globally, and for good reason. A recent survey by EmailTooltester of 1,125 U.S. … [Read more...]
Retail workers in LA County get more power over schedules
A new ordinance in Los Angeles County, effective July 1, aims to make life more predictable for retail and grocery workers. The Fair Workweek Ordinance gives employees in the unincorporated parts of LA County more power over their work schedules, joining a similar measure that took effect in the city of Los Angeles in April 2023. Several locations in Northern California (like Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose and Emeryville) and across the nation also have fair workweek rules. Calling the … [Read more...]
In a Volatile Labor Market, Here’s What Workers Should Know About Their Rights
The labor market is in a period of flux, with key headlines involving a rapid downsizing in the federal workforce, as well as companies’ responses to shifting tariffs. More than 150,000 Californians are employed by the federal government, according to the most recent data available. And 1.3 million Californians work in manufacturing, as well as 830,000 in transportation and logistics — both industries that quickly feel tariffs. With the uncertainty in the air, it’s worth a reminder of key … [Read more...]
California board weighs employee privacy protections in AI world
Proposed rule changes seek to protect California employees’ privacy as companies increasingly rely on technology to make business decisions. The California Consumer Privacy Act, per its name, generally allows consumers to have some control over how businesses use the personal data they collect. But a portion of proposed revisions includes limits on employers’ use of Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT). The revisions include letting employees know when ADMT has informed a pay cut, … [Read more...]
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