Explaining At-Will Employment in California
California is one of many states that allows for at-will employment. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, “Within the State of California, employment may be terminated at the will of either party. Both the employer and the employee are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with no penalty being assessed […]
How to Request Reasonable Accommodations
Workers in California have a legal right to receive reasonable accommodations for their job duties. This is established under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Failing to provide workers with reasonable accommodations for their disabilities is a form of illegal discrimination. It is important that employees understand […]
Is Your Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in California?
Non-compete agreements are a type of contract that prevents an employee from competing with their employer in a similar line of work. They will usually also prevent workers from starting their own competing business. According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “Two recent nationally representative studies GAO reviewed estimated that 18 percent of workers were […]
Understanding California’s Paid Sick Leave Laws
Employees in California have a legal right to receive paid sick leave. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, “Paid Sick Leave (PSL) is a permanent law in California that requires employers to provide paid time off to workers for treatment, diagnosis or preventative care for themselves, a family member or a designated person.” […]
What To Do If You Have Unpaid Wages In California
Wage disputes remain remarkably common in the United States. According to the Economic Policy Institute, in the 10 most populous states “2.4 million workers lose $8 billion annually (an average of $3,300 per year for year-round workers) to minimum wage violations—nearly a quarter of their earned wages. This form of wage theft affects 17 percent […]
Top 5 Workplace Rights Everyone Should Know
California workers enjoy some of the most robust set of rights in the United States. In most situations, employers act ethically and abide by all of the laws related to worker’s rights. But in far too many situations this does not happen. Workers should become thoroughly familiar with all of their rights to adequately protect […]