Employee Rights

Subtle Ways Employers Can Require Employees to Work Overtime Without Payment

Overtime pay is a form of compensation that is required by law in California except for certain workers who, due…

December 16, 2022

Coronavirus And Covid19 – Work In The Time Of Plague

This is for California employees with labor law and employment law claims. 1. My employer laid me off. Can they…

March 19, 2020

Your Employer Can’t Hide Benefits From You

Federal law extends many protections for workers all across the country. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is one of…

August 29, 2017

When Does Independent Contractor Mean Underpaid Employee?

The misclassification of employees is a growing problem all over the United States as companies choose to utilize the services…

August 29, 2017

Workers Compensation In California Explained

California first introduced workers compensation in 1913. Workers compensation is a no-fault insurance system, which means that no one tries…

August 28, 2017

Every Employee Deserves Fair Treatment

Throughout the United States, countless employees suffer inconsistent, unfair and unpleasant treatment at work and California is sadly no exception.…

August 26, 2017

What Are Your Rights After Losing Your Job?

In California, most employees know how it feels to be between jobs. No matter how diligent and hard working you…

August 21, 2017

Are You Eligible For Paid Family Leave?

California was the first state to require that employees be given paid family leave. Paid family leave (or "PFL") is…

August 20, 2017

How To File For Paid Family Leave

Paid family leave is treated as a type of disability insurance under California law. Typically, paid family leave is handled…

August 16, 2017

The Basics Of The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program

Foreign trade is a politically charged topic. Is it good for the economy? Is it bad? Does it cost jobs?…

August 16, 2017
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