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...
Many employees will unexpectedly have to deal with issues related to their family or their health, but it can be difficult to take an extended break from work to care for themselves or their loved ones. Fortunately, Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and...
It can be a very joyous time in parents’ lives in California when they learn that they will be having a child. The parents may be very excited about the fact that they will be growing their family. However, pregnancies cause major changes for the mothers as the baby...
Proposition 22, or “Prop 22” as it is familiarly known, was passed by the state legislature to ensure that persons who work for gig work apps such as Uber and Door Dash received employment benefits that are equivalent to benefits provided by traditional employers. A...