Lisa Guerin
J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Grounds for a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Even if you are an at-will employee, your employer may not fire you for these illegal reasons. ... READ MORE
Suing Your Employer for Misclassifying You as an Independent Contractor
Many workers in the U.S. are inappropriately labeled as independent contractors. ... READ MORE
What Is a Probationary Period and How Does It Work?
As an employer, it is very important for you to assess employee performance to ensure that they are achieving established performance standards. Where there is uncertainty about an employee's ability to perform the duties assigned, it may be necessary to use probationary periods to assess work performance ... READ MORE
Are Transportation Employees Exempt from Overtime?
Generally, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), workers must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a work week, but there are many exceptions to this general rule. Overtime laws do not apply to some types of employees. Those employees are known as "exempt," and will not receive overtime ... READ MORE
Laws Protecting Employees Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Pregnant employees may not be discriminated against and may be entitled to time off from work. ... READ MORE
Common FMLA Violations by Employers: Know Your Rights
Learn what your employer can and can't do with regard to your FMLA leave. ... READ MORE
Drug and Alcohol Testing During Employment
Your state might restrict your employer's ability to drug test employees. ... READ MORE
Union Employees: Are You Protected From Layoffs?
Union employees usually have some protections from layoffs in their collective bargaining agreements. ... READ MORE
Privacy in the Workplace: FAQs for Employees
Can your employer search your computer, car, locker, or bag? Find out the answers here. ... READ MORE
Sexual Harassment FAQs for Employees
Learn what sexual harassment is, how to report it, and more. ... READ MORE