The state of California has some of the most comprehensive maternity protections in the country. If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, you may qualify for both job-protected leave and wage replacement, as well as a host of other rights. Here are some key...
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An overview of maternity rights in California
Understanding overtime rights in California
Employees who work more than their usual hours may be entitled to overtime pay. Overtime pay is extra wages given to an employee for working over their regular schedule. This can happen, for example, if an employee picks up a shift for a co-worker, is asked by a...
Can an employer ask about medical conditions?
Employers usually ask job applicants questions to assess if they are suitable for a position and how well they will fit into the company's culture. However, the federal and state governments have limits regarding the questions that can be asked. One of the prohibited...
Meal breaks for employees are required in California
Employees in California have specific rights, many of which aren’t provided to workers in other states. One of these protections is that employees who meet specific requirements must be provided with meal breaks. Meal breaks are a chance for employees to get...
Does work carry on as normal when the mercury soars?
When you go to work, you expect to return safe and sound at the end of the day. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and one of the reasons why this might not be the case over the coming months is high temperatures. Some workplaces are much more susceptible to...
What’s new in California employment law?
As an employee, it is always worth keeping up with changes in employment laws, as doing so allows you to better understand your rights as they stand at that point in time. Sometimes employers ignore new laws, hoping they can get away with things for a while longer....
How should your employer react to a report of discrimination?
Suffering discrimination or harassment can be upsetting and distressing as an employee. You might be wondering how someone thinks they can get away with such behavior in this day and age. If this is your situation, it’s important to know that California law gives you...
Is it just a joke, or is it harassment?
Despite California being home to a diverse population, stereotypes still abound and often surface in people’s conversations, including those that occur in the workplace. Often, they will refer to a stereotype in a lighthearted manner, perhaps giving a little laugh or...
4 signs your employer is quiet firing you
Workplace dynamics can shift in subtle ways that leave employees feeling confused and undervalued. When management creates conditions that make your job increasingly difficult or unpleasant, you might be experiencing what employment law recognizes as a deliberate...
Are wage cuts legal?
You took this job because it offered a decent rate of pay. You might even have given up an old job you liked more, or moved across town just to get this opportunity. Now your employer is telling you that they cannot afford to pay you at the same rate anymore. Is...
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