Can my employer restrict who I work for?

A restriction in the contract of employment preventing you from working for a competitor after leaving your current employment is called a ‘restrictive covenant’ or ‘restraint of trade’ clause. The wider the scope of such a clause, the less likely it is to be enforced.

What are your rights on the job?

Right to be free from discrimination and harassment of all types; Right to a safe workplace free of dangerous conditions, toxic substances, and other potential safety hazards; Right to be free from retaliation for filing a claim or complaint against an employer (these are sometimes called “whistleblower” rights); and.

Is coercion illegal in the workplace?

Employers may not use workplace coercion to retaliate against employees who file discrimination charges with the EEOC. Workplace coercion becomes illegal when it is used to prevent employees from exercising their rights.

How do you deal with a non-compete clause?

Typically, the only way to fight a non-compete agreement is to go to court. If you are an employee (or former employee) who signed such an agreement, this means you must violate the agreement and wait to be sued. It may be that your former employer has never sued another employee to enforce the non-compete agreement.

What can I do if I am being treated unfairly at work?

If you’re a victim of job discrimination or harassment, you can file a lawsuit. If the discrimination violates federal law, you must first file a charge with the EEOC.

Is it illegal to be treated unfairly at work?

Although the above examples result in frustration and sometimes anger for employees, unfair treatment is not illegal. California is an ‘at-will’ employment state. Additionally, employers can also demote, transfer, and discipline an employee without legal consequences.

Can I sue my employer for coercion?

There are occasions when an employee finds the work environment too hostile, intolerable or dangerous to continue working for an organization. In such cases, an employee can still sue the employer. Even if the employee has been coerced into submitting a resignation, they may file a wrongful termination claim.

Can your boss forbid you from discussing your salary with co-workers?

Forbid You From Discussing Your Salary With Co-Workers Your boss may not want you and your co-workers to compare your salary or benefits, but they can’t prohibit it.

Can an employer prohibit co-workers from dating?

An employer who is concerned about possible problems arising from co-workers dating could develop an across-the-board ”no dating” policy. Such an anti-fraternization policy could restrict dating or socializing, but defining such relationships can be difficult when employees go out for lunch or drinks together or socialize as a group.

What happens if an employee is injured while driving a car?

Employees can be eligible for worker’s compensation if they were injured while driving their personal vehicles for work related purposes. Again, if an employee was insured at the time of the accident, the employee’s insurance pays for injuries up to the covered amount.

Can an employer be held liable for an employee accident?

If they cause an accident, some bosses feel like that’s the employee’s problem, but sometimes the liability does fall on the employer. Of course, when insurance is involved, you can bet it’s complicated so let’s take a look at how and when an employer can be held liable for employee accidents.