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California has some of the strongest employee protection statutes in the nation. Workers in California have expanded overtime rights and numerous other valuable employment protections not available in most other states. However, California also has an at-will...
Employees in California have some of the most robust rights in the country. One of those is the right to accumulate paid sick leave. Employers must allow all employees to use at least 40 hours, or five days, of sick leave per year. This paid sick leave can be...
Speaking up at work can feel risky, especially when your job or income is on the line. Many employees worry that reporting a problem will quietly put a target on their back. No one should have to choose between doing the right thing and protecting their livelihood....
Employees have the right to expect that their employers will remain in compliance with all applicable laws. Unfortunately, there are times when employers don’t do that. At that point, whistleblowers may play a critical role in holding those employers accountable, so...
Many car crashes require an insurance claim. When there are property damage expenses or injuries to address, liability insurance carried by the driver at fault can help pay people's expenses. Occasionally, the people involved in major collisions must file a personal...
Workers in California benefit from numerous legal protections. Both state and federal statutes apply to hourly employees working in California. State laws often expand on federal regulations, providing employees with more protection and rights than they might have in...
Being treated unfairly at work because you stand up for your rights can be downright confusing and upsetting. If you lose your job due to this, you may have a claim under discrimination. Workplace discrimination is prohibited by federal and state laws. These laws...
In any at-will employment state, including California, employers have a right to fire you for any reason at all – so long as that reason isn’t illegal (or a pretext for one that is illegal). That distinction matters more than many employees realize, especially in the...
Your boss decides to institute a dress code. Maybe they give you a uniform that you have to wear every time you come into work. Maybe they just tell you a certain type of attire that is required, such as business casual. Long gone are the days when everyone would wear...
Your boss does technically have the right to reduce your pay. This may feel unfair to you as an employee when they inform you that your pay is going to be reduced. But just like your boss is able to give you a raise if the company has the money to do so, they could...