http://www.alvarengalaw.com/blog Law Blog http://www.alvarengalaw.com/blog Three little words…so much stress. What does it even mean? You may have heard that phrase but you have no idea what it is. I’m going to try to break this down for you. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:40:00 PST http://www.alvarengalaw.com/blog Can My Employer Have Cameras In My Call Center? Yes. Courts have held that employees have a lower expectation of privacy in the workplace: You don’t expect to have the same level of privacy as you do in your home. Because of this, your employer can have cameras in the general/main areas of the building. The same is not true for other places where you would expect privacy such as a bathroom or a changing area. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:01:00 PST http://www.alvarengalaw.com/blog Sounds kind of crazy, but its true. You may be wondering how this works. Here is a crash course on speeding tickets: When you get a ticket, do not panic. The worse thing you can do is create a memory for the police officer that he will recount to the judge. Instead, keep your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the police officer to come over. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:40:00 PST http://www.alvarengalaw.com/blog Generally no. An employer cannot use your credit score or any information in your credit report to make an employment decision. There are exceptions. For example, if you work for the Department of Justice, as a peace officer, in a bank or have constant access to deposits of $10,000 or more (ie check cashing)  or handle personal sensitive information then your credit report can be used as a basis to make decisions. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:40:00 PST