Yes, under California law, if you have accrued sick leave, your employer has to allow you to use it to go to a doctor's appointment. For instance, many people who are pregnant have to attend set doctor's appointments as the pregnancy progresses. Other people often...
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Constructive discharge: When quitting is wrongful
Quitting can feel like the only way out of a hostile workplace. Under California law, a resignation is usually treated as a voluntary decision. However, constructive discharge may apply when working conditions become so intolerable that a reasonable person would feel...
3 ways a pay cut could be illegal
Pay cuts are not always illegal. To some degree, a person’s employer does have the right to change their pay, which could include either giving them a raise or reducing their hourly rate. That said, some pay cuts do violate employees’ rights. Let’s take a look at...
Can an employer change or take away your employment benefits?
An unexpected change to your workplace benefits can affect your finances and plans. If your employer reduces vacation time, changes a benefit plan or stops providing a benefit, you may wonder whether the company can make that change. The answer depends on the type of...
What to know about California’s “captive audience” law
Our readers may have heard about “captive audience” laws that prohibit employers from holding mandatory meetings that include topics related to religion, politics or union organizing (specifically reflecting anti-union sentiment). A number of states have such laws....
Can your employer refuse a disability accommodation?
If your disability affects your ability to perform your job, you may have the right to a reasonable workplace accommodation under California law. This could mean a modified schedule, changes to your work environment, additional leave or another adjustment that helps...
What evidence supports a workplace discrimination claim?
The workplace should be a place where you can focus on your work and career. However, discrimination can make that difficult and may affect your job, income and career. Not all unfair treatments amount to discrimination. However, if your employer treated you...
Can San Diego employers deny CFRA family leave?
Taking time off to care for a newborn or a sick parent often brings enough stress on its own. When you ask your employer for family leave, you expect clear answers rather than an unexpected rejection. Under state law, most local companies must protect your job while...
Can your supervisor read your email messages?
Yes, it is often possible for your boss or your employer to read your email messages. Often, companies will have an email policy or a communications policy that employees have to sign. This informs them of the fact that communications and activities on the computer...
Can an employer’s dress code be discriminatory?
Legally speaking, your employer likely has the right to put a dress code in place. They may give you a specific uniform to wear, such as if you work in a store where all employees wear the same polo shirts so that they are easily identified by customers. If you work...
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