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You may feel unsure about your options when you need lighter work during pregnancy but do not yet have medical documentation. California offers robust protection, but those protections work best when supported by clear information from a health care provider. A solid...
Job interviews can already feel stressful, but questions about your personal life can make them even more uncomfortable. If a potential employer asks about your plans to have children, you might wonder whether that question is appropriate—or even legal. In California,...
California has strict laws that ensure employees get fair pay for extra hours or work during breaks. If your boss does not pay you overtime or denies you breaks, you can claim back wages and they can face legal penalties. Here is how it works. You have rights...
Work can be stressful, but when that stress leads to serious mental health issues, you might wonder if workers’ compensation applies. In California, coverage depends on how the condition started and how much your job contributed to it. Understanding mental health...
There are many things employers cannot do in a workplace. They cannot discriminate or harass their workers; they cannot put their workers in unsafe situations. But what happens when an employer violates the rules or fails to act when they know others are violating...
Wage theft is a serious, often hidden, problem that costs California workers billions annually. This abuse is widespread even though it’s illegal for employers to withhold the pay you rightfully earned. You deserve every penny you work for. Experienced employment law...
Signing an employment contract is more than a formality. It defines everything from your salary to the process of leaving your job. In California, recent laws have nullified noncompete clauses, but other contract terms require careful consideration to avoid potential...
The tendency to overlook same-sex sexual harassment stems from both cultural stereotypes and organizational blind spots. Many employees assume that harassment is strictly a heterosexual issue, while employers may lack inclusive policies that recognize and address...
Discrimination at work can feel isolating, confusing and downright frustrating. Many employees struggle to know what to do if they’re facing it. Your career, income and even peace of mind can feel like they’re hanging in the balance, where one wrong move could make...
In Los Angeles, your personal life and opinions are only a click away from being public. That reality raises a tough question: what happens if your employer sees something online they do not like? California law gives you certain protections when your social media use...