When embarking on a new job, the excitement and anticipation of your situation can sometimes overshadow the importance of meticulously reviewing your employment contract before you jump in with both feet. However, this document is not merely a formality, and it should...
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Employment Law
What damages can you recover via a wrongful termination lawsuit?
The consequences of a wrongful termination can be devastating to your livelihood and overall well-being. As such, it is essential to assert your rights if you think that your termination was illegal. You can potentially file a wrongful termination lawsuit against your...
What workplace changes does pregnancy entitle you to?
Some employers are not keen on employees becoming pregnant. They see it as a disruption and as something that could affect their bottom lines. Even though, without women becoming pregnant, no employer would have anyone to employ. California law offers significant...
Can you be fired for minor reasons?
Your job is important to you, so you may feel very frustrated if you get fired for what seems like a minor reason. Maybe you were just a few minutes late. Maybe your boss said they didn’t like your attire or your attitude. They told you to pack up your desk and go...
Is your employer trying to “quiet fire” you? Know these 3 signs
Many employees are using a tactic called “quiet quitting” to set realistic expectations within their jobs. An employee who “quiet quits” is working the bare minimum that’s required of them to keep their jobs without doing more while looking for better-paying jobs....
Can California employers add restrictive covenants to contracts?
Employment contracts typically include a host of important details, ranging from job expectations to clear standards for compensation. Businesses and workers alike often seek to include specific terms that protect them from the liabilities inherent in an employment...
Seeking reasonable accommodation in your workplace
You have the right to request reasonable accommodation If you have a disability that makes it difficult to perform the essential functions of your job. This entails adjustments to the workplace that enable you to carry out your job duties effectively. Reasonable...
New California law allows employee leave for reproductive loss
Starting at the beginning of the new year, all California employers will be required by law to allow employees to take five days off after suffering a “reproductive loss” without fear of losing their job or other retaliation or any kind of discrimination. ...
What meal and rest breaks are required in California?
California’s labor laws set a high standard for worker rights and protections, particularly regarding meal and rest breaks. For employers and employees, a thorough understanding of these laws is a matter of legal compliance and is critical in ensuring a healthy,...
Can an employer tell you not to talk about wages?
You get hired at a new company, and your boss pulls you into the office on the first day. They give you some general tips for how to do your job, as well as providing instructions or insights. As you go to leave the office, one of the last things they do is ask you...