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Under federal law in the United States, employers are generally not allowed to keep tips earned by their employees, including servers in restaurants. Tips are considered the property of the

Under California law, most employees are entitled to paid sick leave. Employers are required to provide at least 3 days or 24 hours of paid sick leave per year for

Generally speaking, an employer or employer’s manager has the right to search an employee’s bag, briefcase, or other personal property if they have a legitimate reason to do so. However,

Managers have a responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. They have a duty to prevent and address any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation that

Whether or not an employer is liable for racial remarks made by a customer can depend on a number of factors, including the severity of the remarks, the employer’s policies

The Anti-Kickback Law is a federal law in the United States that prohibits the exchange of anything of value, such as gifts or money, in exchange for referrals or business

Qui tam is a provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) that allows private citizens (known as “relators”) to file lawsuits on behalf of the government against individuals or companies

A whistleblower is an individual who reports illegal or unethical activities by their employer, co-workers, or others within an organization. These activities can include fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, or other

Gender discrimination is the unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on their gender or gender identity. This type of discrimination can occur in a variety of

A hostile work environment is a term used to describe a workplace where an employee feels harassed, intimidated, or discriminated against due to their race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation,