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Employers can't take advantage of you just because you are working from home. You have rights! Click the link below to read our newest blog post titled "Are You Working From Home?" https://bit.ly/379dcfM

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Whistleblowers say they were fired as retaliation for speaking up https://bit.ly/3mYOEf6

If you are experiencing retaliation, sexual harassment, discrimination, or not being paid your correct hourly wages, give us a call! We want to fight for your rights within the workplace. (916)525-0716 https://www.shimodalaw.com/contact/

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The different types of sexual harassment in the workplace https://bit.ly/35NKJLH

Filing a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner's Office https://bit.ly/2HoaXeo

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Shimoda Law Corp. provides skilled employment law representation to employees throughout the Sacramento metro area, Northern California and the Central Valley. Our versatile practice allows us to handle a broad range of employment law issues for clients in a broad range of sectors, from manufacturing and hospitality to tech and finance. We understand that behind every employment law claim is a human being with serious concerns about their career and their future. We strive to... provide a new kind of legal service to the community by giving each client personal attention and quality service. If you are looking for excellent legal representation, please give us a call today. Or check out our website. (916) 525-0716 www.shimodalaw.com

Class actions can offer workers a chance to get compensation against an unjust employer.

Can my employer keep my tips? https://bit.ly/3iBAzRF

PROP 22 https://bit.ly/2SfnvqA

Prop 22 introduces a third classification between the employee and independent contractor classifications. It maintains Uber/Lyft and other similar gig workers’ ability to have flexibility as to when they decide they want to work and not to work. This ballot measure provides a limited amount of health benefits, a minimum wage only when driving, and limited compensation for injuries due to workplace injuries (i.e., car accidents). When I use these services, I ask my drivers... how they feel about Prop 22. Many of them like the flexibility and rate that as most important. What they don’t know is that they do not have the full protections of the law. COVID has been devastating to Uber/Lyft drivers as it has left many unemployed. Typically, they would not be entitled to any unemployment insurance because they are contractors who have not paid into the system. The government has bailed them out, like many. We forget that unemployment insurance is a key benefit for employees only. Further, Prop 22 will not require minimum wages for waiting times, only driving times. This is significant as many drivers can spend hours over a day and a week just waiting for passengers. This time will not be compensated thus mitigating any impact that a guaranteed minimum wage will have to them. Further, after reviewing Prop 22 in detail, it is questionable whether enforcement will be meaningful. Uber/Lyft wrote the law obviously they will avoid an enforcement provision too harsh. Is there a better way to do this? The answer is Yes. Uber/Lyft drivers should have flexibility in scheduling. But they should also have the full benefits of an employee. How can this be done? Uber/Lyft created a system so it can take profits from drivers. They can still profit but they will need to give some of their profits back to the drivers in the form of benefits. They can also allow employees to work when they see fit but pay them for wait time and driving time. Under Prop 22, Uber/Lyft will pay for driving time; so why can’t they pay for waiting time? Prop 22 is not the answer.

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Age discrimination more prominent among women https://bit.ly/3hOkx6p

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The Shimoda Law Corp. is celebrating this upcoming Labor Day by working hard to protect workers' rights. We wish you a Happy Labor Day.

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