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....
Advocating For California Employee Rights
Employment Law
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...
What should be in your employment contract before you sign?
It doesn't matter what your profession or job title is; you should have a contract that outlines the rights and responsibilities of you and your new employer. And while you may be excited to start a new endeavor, you must be sure you understand all the details before...
Do employees have to give two weeks’ notice?
An employer will probably ask an employee to give two weeks' notice if they’re going to quit. They may even put it in the company handbook or tell all employees that doing so is required. The employer will say that it’s just one of the stipulations of working for the...
You have a right to reasonable accommodation in your workplace
Do you ever find yourself struggling to navigate your job due to certain limitations? It could be a mental or physical disability that makes it hard for you to perform the essential functions of your job. If so, understanding your right to reasonable accommodation can...
What causes employees to feel unsafe?
Workers are entitled to a secure working environment. This means that their bosses and employers cannot treat them unfairly or discriminate or harass them. There are certain things that companies might do that would make the workplace unsafe or exploit their workers....