You need time off to go to a doctor’s appointment, or you are ill and cannot go to work. In these situations, you may be asked by your employer to provide a doctor’s note or a piece of paper from the doctor’s office that indicates that you…
Severance packages are generally offered to employees whose positions are eliminated due to downsizing or restructuring. California does not mandate any kind of severance package from employers beyond the final pay. If you are concerned that layoffs are coming or have just experienced job loss and a…
It can be stressful when you are dismissed from a job through no fault of your own. You may be coming from a status of financial stability and relative ease, only to be told that your next paycheck will be the last you will depend on. Sometimes,…
California has some of the toughest labor laws in the country, and recent updates show the state’s commitment to protecting workers holds true. However, these laws can’t do much to protect workers if they don’t know their options. If you have recently experienced an adverse employment action…
The cost of living keeps increasing, and it seems companies are always looking for more help. These issues may lead employers and employees to wonder if it is legal for employees to work seven days a week or if there is a limit to how many consecutive…
In the US, competition is the foundation for building the economy. A recent ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to make that more likely to happen as it bans non-compete clauses. The final rule aims to make the use of non-compete clauses illegal throughout the…
California and the federal government have very specific rules about termination of employment. California is an at-will employment state. That means that employers have the right to terminate an employee’s employment whenever they decide to do so, and sometimes, they do not have to provide a reason…
Harassment is a violating discriminatory act in the workplace. Any incident violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) constitutes harassment. California also maintains some of the most stringent state laws combating harassment in the…
A victim of sexual harassment in California may wonder if it is worth speaking out and reporting the incident. We hear stories of harassment that have been overlooked and ignored. Taking action often places individuals in a vulnerable position financially, physically, and emotionally. Sexual harassment victims may…
New laws will take effect at the beginning of 2024. Becoming familiar with new employment laws will allow employees to recognize California employee rights and protect against unfair practices in Northern California. Increased Minimum Wage Most healthcare employees, with exemption given to California State Hospitals, outpatient facilities…
