California offers substantial protections to employees from being retaliated against for exercising their workplace rights. These laws safeguard workers from facing retaliation by their employers when they participate in protected activities. These activities include reporting instances of discrimination or harassment, reporting illegal conduct or safety violations, seeking accommodations for a disability, and filing for workers…
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Recently Signed Law Helps California Employees Establish Retaliation Claims California SB 497, also known as the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act, is a new law that provides additional protections to whistleblowers in the state. The law was signed into effect by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2023, and goes into effect on January…
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The purpose of workers’ compensation is to provide benefits to workers, through an insurance policy paid by the employer, who are injured or become ill on the job or because of their job (We’ll explain this in more detail later). Remember, this article is not legal advice. If you have questions about a workers’ compensation…
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As an employee in California, you have the right to a safe and healthful workplace. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is a state agency that enforces occupational safety and health standards in California. Cal/OSHA’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for all working men and women in California.” Cal/OSHA…
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Determining the employment status of a worker can be tricky, especially when it comes to independent contractors. California law has strict standards for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee, and misclassification can result in significant penalties for employers. We will explore the complex landscape of California law surrounding the classification…
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California’s rest and meal break laws are designed to protect employees from fatigue and injury. By understanding these laws, employees can ensure that they are getting the breaks they need to stay safe and healthy. Federal law exists to provide basic protections to workers, called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, California labor law…
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The state of California has some of the most employee-friendly overtime laws in the United States. California Labor Code §510 provides that employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond the standard workweek based on a multiple of their regular hourly rate. All employers must comply with the state’s overtime laws,…
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When workplace issues arise, it is essential to have a fair and thorough investigation process in place. However, it can be concerning when Human Resources (HR) decides to conduct an investigation partially or solely over the phone. It is always important to know that HR exists to protect the company. In this blog post, we…
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Introduction Promoting equality and protecting individuals from discrimination are fundamental values embedded in California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Among the various forms of discrimination addressed by the legislation, race discrimination and national origin discrimination hold significant importance. In this blog, we will summarize the distinctions between race discrimination/harassment and national origin discrimination/harassment under…
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