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What meal breaks are required in California?
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- December 7, 2021
- Legal Blog Wage and Hour
Employers can’t expect employees to work full time without having adequate meal breaks. The law sets very specific standards for what workers are entitled to. Knowing your rights is imperative so you can ensure you’re getting what’s due to you....
read moreComplaint alleges rampant sexual harassment at Tesla
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- November 23, 2021
- Harassment Legal Blog
The Elon Musk empire and its many technological ventures have been the subject of scandal many times in the past. Now, a female worker at the Tesla factory in Northern California is describing the “fraternity” atmosphere many female employees must...
read moreThe importance of recognizing discriminatory patterns
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- November 12, 2021
- Legal Blog Racial Discrimination
Overt racial discrimination is illegal and has been for almost 60 years in the United States. Since the laws preventing it went on the books, it has declined tremendously. Companies used to be able to actively tell minorities not to...
read moreFiling an OSHA whistleblower claim
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- November 7, 2021
- Legal Blog Whistleblower Retaliation
The Occupational Safety and Health Act makes it unlawful for employers to take retaliatory action against employees who report unhealthy or unsafe conditions in the workplace. Workers wishing to report retaliation in violation of this or other whistle blow laws...
read moreCan your employer tell you to come in late to avoid overtime?
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- October 21, 2021
- Legal Blog Wage and Hour
You know that you are entitled to overtime pay when you work more than 40 hours a week. When your boss asks you to work for five extra hours one week, you’re already mentally spending that money. As such, you’re...
read moreMale Victims Of Sexual Harassment Are Often Overlooked
- On Behalf of romerolaw
- October 11, 2021
- Harassment Legal Blog
When many people think of sexual harassment, they think of females. They may not realize that males are often the victims of unwanted sexual behaviors. The #metoo movement has brought female victims to the forefront of the matter, but this...
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