A Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding California Employment Law
A Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding California Employment Law If you’re employed in California, it’s important to know and understand your rights under state law. Employment law governs the relationship between employers and employees, and sets forth certain protections and rights for workers. This guide will give you a quick overview of some of
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California Employee Whistleblower and Retaliation Protections
California Employee Whistleblower and Retaliation Protections Let’s start off with a quick overview of what “whistleblower” means. A whistleblower is an employee who reports wrongdoing within their company to an outside entity, usually a regulator or law enforcement agency. The report can be about anything illegal or unethical happening at work, such as fraud, embezzlement,
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Wrongful Termination Based on Race Is Not Just Unfair; It’s Also Against the Law
Wrongful Termination Based on Race Is Not Just Unfair; It’s Also Against the Law Although employers are legally prohibited from terminating employees based on race, there are still many instances where this type of discrimination occurs. Wrongful termination based on race can have a devastating effect on the victim, both professionally and personally. If you
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How to Handle Workplace Discrimination in California
How to Handle Workplace Discrimination in California If you’re facing workplace discrimination in California, you might be feeling isolated, confused, and helpless. You should know that you are not alone—and that there are steps you can take to protect your rights. First, it’s important to understand what constitutes workplace discrimination. Discrimination can occur when an
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Examples of Wrongful Termination in California
Examples of Wrongful Termination in California San Francisco Employment Rights Law Firm At its core, wrongful termination is about an employer violating an employee’s rights. This can happen for a number of reasons, including discrimination or retaliation against the employee for reporting illegal activity in the workplace. A wrongful termination lawsuit can be filed against
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Off-The-Clock Work: What Is It, and What Are My Rights?
As an employee, you likely work at least forty hours a week. But what happens when your boss asks you to put in extra time? Is off-the-clock work legal? Does it matter if you are salaried or hourly? Learn all about off-the-clock work and how to protect your rights as an employee. Off-the-clock work is
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Illegal Working Conditions in California
In California, workers are often subject to illegal and unsafe working conditions. This can include long hours, low pay, and exposure to hazardous materials. Unfortunately, these conditions are all too common in the state. California has some of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities in the country. In fact, according to the most
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California Employment Law: Frequently Asked Questions
We at Potter Handy, LLP give each and every case our undivided attention because we understand that every individual and every scenario is different. We have, however, received a number of questions throughout the years. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a list of some of the most often asked questions, along with their answers, below.
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Do California Employees Have the Right to See Their Personnel Files?
Yes, California employees have the right to review their personnel files. Under California law, employers must allow employees to inspect their own personnel records upon request. Employees can request to see their personnel files for any reason, and they do not need to give a specific reason for their request. What’s in a Personnel File?
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What Constitutes Retaliation at Work?
Retaliation at work can take many forms. Under California law, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for engaging in protected activity. What is Protected Activity? Protected activity includes filing a complaint or testifying about discrimination or harassment, requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability, and participating in an investigation of
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