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I’m pregnant. What rights do I have at work?

April 17, 2026
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California provides extensive workplace protections for pregnant employees through multiple laws that work together to ensure you can maintain your…

Injured at Work? We’re Here to Help You Move Forward

If you’ve suffered a workplace injury or developed a job-related illness, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately,…

April 15, 2026
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What is the best way to request accommodation for my disability at work?

First, employees should get a doctor’s evaluation first that confirms their disability.  The doctor will diagnose and document your medical…

April 13, 2026
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Whistleblowing In California: Your Right To Speak Up Without Fear

In California's workplaces, employees often witness conduct that violates laws, regulations, or creates unsafe conditions. When faced with these situations,…

April 10, 2026
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Does Your Immigration Status Affect Your Workplace Rights Under California Law?

Your immigration status does not strip you of fundamental workplace protections under California law. California has made a deliberate policy…

April 8, 2026
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My employer gave me a severance agreement. Should I sign it?

You should never sign a severance agreement without careful review and consideration, preferably with legal advice, because these agreements often…

April 6, 2026
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California’s Disability Law Leaves the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the Dust

If you work in California and have a disability, you are in luck,  at least compared to workers in other states. California's…

April 1, 2026
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What defenses are available to employers under Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) when facing disability discrimination claims?

Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides employers with several legitimate defenses to disability discrimination claims, while maintaining strong protections for disabled employees. These…

March 30, 2026
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How does Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) differ from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in protecting disabled employees?

Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides significantly broader protections than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in numerous critical…

March 27, 2026
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What Is Unlawful Retaliation Under California Law? The Real Story

Retaliation is one of the most dangerous weapons in an employer's arsenal, and California law treats it as such. When…

March 25, 2026
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