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Yearly Archives: 2024
Who Is Liable for an Accident on an Easement in California?
Liability for an accident on an easement in California generally depends on factors such as who is responsible for maintenance, the nature of the accident, and whether any party was negligent. This can fall under property owner liability, occupier liability, or negligence law. California follows…
California Employee Benefits Law
California employee benefits law includes both mandatory and voluntary benefits. Mandatory benefits employers must offer include paid sick leave, family and medical leave, workers’ compensation, and pregnancy disability leave. Voluntary benefits, which employers are not legally required to offer but often do, include health insurance…
California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law
The California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law allows employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions to take up to four months of unpaid leave per pregnancy. This law ensures job protection, requiring employers to reinstate them to the same or an…
California Fair Employment and Housing Act
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act is one of the country’s strongest state anti-discrimination laws. The Fair Employment and Housing Act has expanded significantly since it was enacted in 1959 ensuring fair treatment for all California residents. All employees, and potential employees, should be…
California At-Will Employment Law
California's at-will employment law generally permits employers or employees to end a working relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason. However, there are exceptions, such as termination due to discrimination, retaliation, or violations of public policy, which protect employees from wrongful termination.…
Average Wrongful Termination Settlement in California
Determining an "average" wrongful termination settlement in California is difficult because each case is unique. Settlements can range from low-end, for cases with unclear legal claims or minimal employee losses, to high-end, for serious violations like blatant discrimination or significant employee harm. Factors like the…
California Wrongful Termination Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for wrongful termination claims in California depends on the type of claim. For claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees have three years to file with the DFEH, and then one year to file in court after receiving…
Types of Discrimination in the Workplace in California
In California, workplace discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfairly based on protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, age (over 40), physical and mental disabilities, gender and sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, health status, genetic data, marital status,…
California FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Laws
It can be hard for both workers and employers to figure out the complicated laws surrounding leave in California, although the state is known for having advanced labor protections. There are different types of leave that can sometimes overlap, so it's important to know how…
What Is a Per Diem Employee in California?
The phrase "per diem" is Latin for "per day." Per diem employees are employees who are hired on an "as-needed" basis to provide immediate work for their employers. Per diem work can be rewarding, flexible, and popular for certain peoples' schedules. However, it is also…
California Lunch Break Law
Under California lunch break law 2026, employees working at least five hours must receive an unpaid 30-minute meal break, which can be waived if the workday is six hours or less and both parties consent. For shifts of ten hours or more, an additional 30-minute…
Can An Employer Ask for Proof of Disability in California?
Interviewing for a job can be a stressful experience. Once you actually get the job, working in certain places can be just as stressful, if not more so. If you are dealing with a disability, the entire experience can be hard to deal with, especially…
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