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California Paid Sick Leave Law – All You Need to Know
In California, employees must work for an employer for at least 90 consecutive calendar days and have worked at least 30 shifts within those 3 months to be eligible for paid sick leave. Once eligible, employees receive a minimum of 24 hours (or three full…
California On-Call and Standby Time Policy – All You Need To Know
Many California employees have straightforward shifts between 8 and 10 hours. However, some employees have more complex hours, including employees who are on-call or on standby for their job. These employees are not actively completing their job duties, but they must be available in case…
Can I Get Fired for Missing Work Due to Pregnancy in California?
It can be stressful to navigate the new challenges that come with being pregnant, let alone being worried about its implications for your professional life. There is a ton of uncertainty and worry that usually goes along with pregnancy. One of these major concerns for…
What to Do About Favoritism at Work Towards Others in California?
Favoritism at work is an age-old workplace plague that has given organizations issues for many years. It occurs when one person in power gives preferential treatment to some employees over others without any logical reasoning. An example of logical reasoning would be to award a…
What If I Was Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment in California?
In California, terminating an employee for reporting sexual harassment is illegal under both the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you were fired after raising a formal complaint about sexual harassment,…
Can an Employer Deny Unpaid Time Off in California?
An employer in California can deny unpaid time off requests, except when the reason for the leave is protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). These specific laws allow employees to take unpaid time off for…
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me Under False Accusations in California?
Yes, you can sue your employer for firing you under false accusations in California. The law categorizes termination based on false accusations as wrongful termination, which allows you to take legal action to recover losses. This is because while employers can fire employees without cause,…
California 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law: All You Need to Know
The California 4-hour minimum shift law, also known as the reporting time pay law, requires employers to compensate employees for at least half of their scheduled hours if they report to work but are sent home early or are not needed for their full shift.…
Bringing a claim under the Jones Act
California residents working in the maritime industry know their jobs can be risky and even dangerous at times. Many things can cause a maritime accident, and the results can be devastating to workers and their families. An injured maritime worker could bring a claim under…
Recovering from Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem with significant consequences. Each year, nearly 900 pedestrians are killed in California and over 6,500 pedestrians are killed across the United States. When injured as a pedestrian, you may face significant injury and long-term health challenges. Common causes of Pedestrian Accidents…
A nursing mother’s right to express breastmilk at work
Many new mothers choose to breastfeed their infants while on maternity leave. The nutrition their infant receives from breastmilk is important to them. Nursing mothers want their infant to continue receiving this nourishment when they return to work after maternity leave. To do so, they…
Opioid car crashes down, but drugged driving remains a problem
The opioid epidemic in our nation is still a significant issue, but there is good news. Efforts to mitigate opioid use have led to fewer car crashes caused by drugged driving. Opioid Drugged Driving Crashes Decline Research has demonstrated that motorists taking opioid medications are…
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