Employee Rights

California’s Leave Laws: FMLA, CFRA, PDLL and PFL

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), and California Paid Family Leave (PFL) provide robust leave protections…

March 13, 2026

Fired for Speaking Your Mind About Politics? You May Have a Case.

No one should lose their livelihood for exercising one of the most fundamental rights in America: the right to speak freely…

February 19, 2026

Can my boss fire me for I’m out on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California’s Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave?

No, your employer cannot legally terminate you for taking Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California's Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave and doing so would constitute illegal…

September 26, 2025

Understanding Severance Agreements and What Employees Should Know Before Signing

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

September 24, 2025

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…

September 19, 2025

What are the reasonable accommodation requirements under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”)?

FEHA imposes comprehensive reasonable accommodation obligations on employers that are broader than federal requirements, creating an affirmative duty to accommodate…

September 17, 2025

What constitutes a “disability” under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”)?

FEHA’s definition of disability is notably broader and more inclusive than federal disability laws, reflecting California's commitment to comprehensive protection…

September 15, 2025

I’m afraid to call a lawyer. Will my employer find out?

Your consultations with an attorney are strictly confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege, which means your employer will not find…

September 11, 2025

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
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