An employer is responsible for classifying each worker correctly. There are clear distinctions between independent contractors and employees. The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor is punishable under both California and federal employment...
There are provisions within the California Fair Employment and Housing Act that guarantee work leave for those who have suffered a disability from pregnancy, giving birth, or any accompanying health problem. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is...
It can be challenging to live with a physical or mental disability. The law recognizes the need to provide qualified people with different abilities with greater flexibility to perform their work duties. California state law and U.S. federal law offer protection for...
Many California employees have something to look forward to this year as new wage laws have gone into effect for 2022. It's important to know what this means. What are some of the new employment laws? California passed several employment laws that went into effect on...
For many, 2021 seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye. The new year is a time for everyone to prepare for the new laws around employment that go into effect in 2022, and California is no exception. Most employers have to start looking ahead months in...
If you work in California and your employer knows that you have a disability, they have a duty to provide you with reasonable accommodations unless taking this action would cause them undue hardship. Understanding your rights is essential if you're in this position as...
Controversy surrounds California law regarding "gig workers," who often work for app-based services such as ride-sharing and food delivery companies. Questions focus on whether the workers are independent contractors or employees. The classification factors into...
The importance of protecting the rights of employees in California, and around the country, applies to disadvantaged employees, as well. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents employers from turning down disabled workers who may or may not need reasonable...
California recognizes that eligible workers may need up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave that protects their jobs. These stipulations of California employment laws fall under the Family Rights Act (CFRA). What exactly does this mean for an employee? Several instances...
In California, a woman who is disabled by pregnancy is covered under the California Fair Employment and Housing legislation's Pregnancy Disability Leave Act. This means that an employee who is disabled by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition may take...