Certain employment laws are different in California than they are in many different states. Both state statutes and court precedent in California expand on federal employment rules. Workers have additional rights in California that they do not have in other states. ...
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3 situations that make someone a whistleblower in California
Whistleblowers are people who take personal risks to stand up to business misconduct. Companies often prioritize revenue above all else and can break the law or endanger their workers as a result. New employees, those transitioning to new positions or those recently...
3 things to know about meal and rest breaks in California
California has some of the most employee-friendly protections for workers in this country. One area that provides particular requirements is break laws. These breaks are meant to help protect employees' physical and mental state. Breaks in California are classified as...
Can an employer force me to retire?
Retirement is often heartwarming because it allows employees to reflect on their careers and colleagues they have worked with for years. All employees eventually retire at some point, but it can turn sour quickly if forced by your employer. There is no exact age...
Understanding the impact of the CROWN Act
Workplace discrimination can target employees in many ways. Someone who has a disability could suffer from ableist comments. An employee with a religious belief could be refused food accommodations. Or, a worker could face online harassment from co-workers because of...
3 examples of workplace retaliation
Employees have legal rights that help people secure jobs with safe work environments. Employment laws are complex. An employee can not face discrimination or sexual harassment, they must receive equal pay for their work and they are entitled to religious or medical...
What Californians should know about new changes to non-compete law
It’s not every day that legislation drafted with the help of a local professor is signed into law. However, last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that strengthens California’s already stringent law limiting the use of non-compete agreements by...
Can my employer prevent me from claiming insurance benefits?
Losing a job can feel like a sudden plunge into uncertainty. At such times, insurance benefits, particularly unemployment insurance, can offer you financial assistance. However, there may be times in certain situations when you may face difficulties in claiming your...
How are unpaid interns’ rights protected?
Internships can play a fundamental role in shaping your career path. They offer a practical bridge between academic learning and real-world application. However, as interns are not automatically seen as employees, it raises the question of whether interns' rights are...
What are your privacy rights in the workplace?
Although California workers enjoy more protections than workers in many other states, that doesn’t stop every employer from “pushing the envelope” when it comes to their employees’ rights – including the right to a certain amount of privacy. The best way to protect...
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