Legal Updates

In Riverside workplaces, everyone deserves the same chance to do their job without unfair barriers. Federal and California laws recognize that. Under the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 decision, discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is treated as sex discrimination under Title VII. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),...

Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In Riverside and throughout California, this kind of treatment is unlawful. The law protects your right to be considered for jobs, to work, and to take leave or request reasonable accommodations...

Riverside employees deserve a workplace that is respectful and safe. Sexual harassment—whether it looks like unwanted comments, repeated jokes, pressure for dates, or requests tied to job benefits—can disrupt your work and well-being. The law prohibits this conduct, and there are clear steps you can take to protect yourself and explore...

If you work in Riverside and notice missing hours, short overtime, or a late final paycheck, you’re not alone. California law sets clear rules for minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest periods, and timely final pay. When those rules aren’t followed, the unpaid wages claim process gives you a path to...

Racial discrimination in the workplace undermines fairness and opportunity, and it has no place in any Riverside business. Under federal law (Title VII) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), workers are protected from unfavorable treatment because of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, or national origin. California also recognizes traits historically...

Wage and hour questions come up often in Riverside workplaces, especially in logistics, healthcare, retail, construction, and hospitality. Most concerns fall into a few buckets: unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, missed meal or rest breaks, paystub errors, or job titles that don’t match the actual duties performed. California sets detailed rules in...

Wage disputes in Riverside often come down to a few simple questions: Were all hours worked paid correctly? Was overtime calculated the right way? Were meal and rest breaks provided and recorded? California law sets detailed rules for these issues, and local practices in Riverside workplaces can add day-to-day nuance. Whether...

In Riverside workplaces, speaking up when something seems wrong helps everyone. Whether it’s a safety concern, payroll issue, misuse of funds, or discrimination, employees who report concerns in good faith are often protected by state and federal rules. These protections aim to allow people to raise issues without fear of losing...

In Riverside, work spans warehouses, healthcare, construction, delivery, offices, and more. When someone gets hurt doing their job, California’s workers’ compensation system is designed to cover reasonable medical care and a portion of lost wages, without requiring proof that anyone did something wrong. It’s a no-fault system, and it applies to...

Workplace discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic. In Riverside, that can show up in hiring, pay, promotions, scheduling, discipline, layoffs, or everyday workplace treatment. Federal and California laws prohibit discrimination based on traits such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex...