Preparing for a Meeting with an Employment Lawyer: A Guide for California Construction Workers If you work in construction in California and are facing job-related issues, meeting with an employment lawyer can be an important step in protecting your rights. Employment law can be complex, especially when it comes to things like unpaid wages, unsafe […]

Prevailing Wage Violations: Are You Being Underpaid on Public Works Jobs in California? If you’re a construction worker in California working on public works projects, you have the right to be paid a “prevailing wage.” This wage is set by the state to ensure workers earn fair pay that reflects local standards. Unfortunately, many workers

Promissory Estoppel: When Verbal Promises Are Legally Binding In construction work, relying on someone’s word is common. Maybe your boss promised you extra pay for working overtime or said there would be more work next week. But what happens if they break that promise? Can you do anything about it? In California, the legal concept

Proposed Legislation: How It Could Impact Your Rights California lawmakers are often introducing new bills that aim to improve working conditions, protect consumers, or strengthen state regulations. But sometimes, new proposed legislation can have unintended consequences—especially for people in specific industries. If you’re a construction worker in California, it’s important to understand how upcoming laws

Protecting Your Rights After a Scaffold Collapse Injury in California Working on a construction site comes with serious risks, and one of the most dangerous situations involves scaffold collapses. Scaffolds are temporary structures used by workers to reach high areas during construction, repairs, or maintenance. When these structures fail, they can cause devastating injuries or

Racial Harassment: Legal Remedies for Affected Construction Workers in California Construction sites are one of the most physically demanding and skilled workplaces in California. Unfortunately, they can also become environments where racial harassment occurs. Workers who are targeted because of their race may feel unsafe, unwelcome, and disrespected — harming not only their well-being but

Recent Changes in California Employment Law Affecting Construction Workers California has made several updates to its employment laws in 2024, many of which directly impact construction workers. These changes are designed to improve worker rights, safety regulations, and wage protections. If you work in the construction industry, it’s important to understand how these new laws

Recognizing Workplace Discrimination in Construction The construction industry is one of the largest and most diverse industries in California. With workers from various backgrounds, cultures, and communities, construction sites should be places where everyone feels safe and respected. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination still happens too often. Knowing how to recognize discrimination in construction is the first

Record-Keeping Tips: Protecting Your Wage Rights In California, construction workers play a vital role in building and maintaining our communities. However, not everyone understands their full wage rights or how to protect them. Keeping accurate records of your hours and pay is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself. Whether

Reporting Unfair Labor Practices in California’s Construction Industry Construction workers in California play a crucial role in building our roads, homes, and cities. Sadly, some workers face unfair treatment at the hands of employers, such as being underpaid, denied breaks, or working in unsafe conditions. These are called unfair labor practices, and they are against