California Labor Code section 1102.5 is the state’s principal whistleblower protection law. It prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee who reports conduct the employee reasonably believes is illegal, or who refuses to…
Read More: Labor Code § 1102.5, California’s Whistleblower Retaliation LawThe concept of retaliation is simple: an employer attempts to “get even” with an employee for taking a certain action. Both federal and California laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who take actions…
Read More: Workplace Retaliation Laws in CaliforniaNobody chooses to have a disability. But, for many, disabilities are a part of life. Sometimes those disabilities can affect a person's employment, so it's important to know which actions constitute unlawful disability discrimination.…
Read More: Disability Discrimination Laws in the California WorkplaceCalifornia law provides protections for workers' wages and hours. Many employers, however, violate those protections. In some cases, the violations are unintentional; the employer might simply be unaware of their legal duties. In other…
Read More: 7 Dumb Ways Employers Violate Wage & Hour Laws in CaliforniaCalifornia law generally requires employees to seek recovery for work-related injuries through the workers’ compensation system. In many cases, employees cannot sue their employer for unintentional acts that may have caused their injury. Instead,…
Read More: Retaliation for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in CaliforniaAge discrimination occurs when an employee or job applicant who is 40 or older receives less favorable treatment because of their age. In California, both state and federal law prohibit most employers from engaging…
Read More: Age Discrimination Laws in the California WorkplaceIn California, there are generally two types of maternity leave a woman can take: pregnancy disability leave, and baby bonding leave. Of these, pregnancy disability leave is the most common because the eligibility requirements…
Read More: Pregnancy Disability Leave Law in California: A Guide to PDLIn California, quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a supervisor or employer conditions a job benefit, such as a raise, a promotion, or continued employment, on an employee’s submission to a sexual demand.…
Read More: Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Under California LawWrongful termination happens when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of the employee's legal rights. In California, wrongful termination claims can arise when an employer violates a state or federal…
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