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Workplace retaliation is illegal in California. Some laws that address workplace retaliation in the state include the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA) and the California Whistleblower Protection Act. What is workplace retaliation? Workplace...
Some bosses let power go to their heads while others have been bullies their entire lives. Regardless, working under one can be a painful experience. Aggressive Bosses who are bullies are very verbally and physically aggressive. They can often be seen harassing...
An employee or an employer can terminate employment in California. Some employees choose to leave because they found a better opportunity, decided to work for themselves or took a break from working. Employers can terminate an employee for many reasons, including...
Taking a leave from work is often a stressful time for California employees due to medical reasons, family care or personal reasons. However, the question of whether an employee can be laid off while on leave can be a source of concern for many. Government protections...
California has a reputation as being a state full of positive-minded free spirits, but this isn't always the case. Many of the biases that exist in American society also are also prevalent in the Golden State and there are many risks for transgender individuals who...
Wage and hour laws refer to any legislation that concerns fair pay and working hours. In 2023, various new wage and hour laws are enacted in California. Minimum wage changes One of the biggest changes in California's employment laws involves minimum wage protections....
California's Equal Pay Act became effective in 1949. Today, there are several new amendments to the original law. People who are paid unfairly or suspect that employers are paying them less because of their gender can benefit from learning more about it. What is the...
Employees in California and elsewhere have certain rights in the workplace. One of them is the Family and Medical Leave Act. These are your rights under this employment law. Time off for medical leave Eligible employees have worked at their current place of employment...
In California and much of the United States, most people are at-will employees, meaning your employer can fire you without warning, notice, or reason. So, for example, the company can fire you because of poor performance, breach of contract, unprofessionalism, or a...
Employees in California have reduced privacy at work, but they are still entitled to certain privacy rights. Even though it may seem like your computer and your desk at work are your own private zones, the fact is that your employer likely has the right to search or...