Pregnant women have a lot on their mind, especially if things do not go as expected. While you can anticipate needing to go to regular prenatal appointments complications can occur such as severe morning sickness or the need to go on bed rest. This can make it...
Classifying workers as independent contractors
It’s important that workers are classified correctly as employees or as independent contractors. Employees are protected by wage and hour laws, minimum wage requirements, overtime, rest breaks and overtime rules. Independent contractors may not have those protections....
Filing a retaliation claim in California
California workers who believe they have a retaliation claim against their employer may feel confused about where to begin. Labor laws in California protect all workers, regardless of immigration status, and are designed to protect the privacy of workers who want to...
New California employment laws coming in 2022
California employers recognize it is crucial to have a firm and clear understanding of the current state of employment law. There are several new California employment laws coming in 2022 involving important workplace issues employers should be aware of. Two of these...
Eligible employees may be entitled to FMLA/CFRA leave
California employees have many job-related responsibilities, one of which is showing up to work when they are scheduled. However, serious illness and other major life events may require that an employee take an extended period of time off work to care for themselves...
California law offers protections to warehouse workers
Online shopping has become a huge part of our lives, especially over the past year and a half. But, while the shopping experience now seems as simple as clicking a button on a website, the logistics of getting products into the hands of consumers depend on individual...