California Employment Law Blog

Recently, Governor Brown passed a series of employment laws, one of which makes a number of stipulations to establish further unlawful employment practices under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Among other things, the new law keeps employers from striking up a deal to secure an employee’s silence in exchange for a raise, bonus or as a condition of employment or continued employment.

The California Equal Pay Act has long prohibited employers from paying employees less than other employees of the opposite sex for equal work. However, many employees continue to experience wage disparity between genders and ethnicities.

For example, actor Benedict Cumberbatch decided to lead by example for other male actors by only doing films for which he and his female co-stars are paid equally. Many directors and actors commended Cumberbatch for his stance, but the wage gap in Hollywood remains an ongoing problem.

The reality is that all industries struggle with wage gaps, and it is crucial for employees in California to understand the Equal Pay Act and how it protects them.

Nurses dedicate their careers to caring for other people. Like the patients you serve, you too deserve appropriate care. You also deserve fair treatment and pay for your work. The state of California protects all nurses' rights, whether you are a full-time or a temporary employee.