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In California, a surprising number of workers experience unfair treatment every day, at the hands of their colleagues or even employers. This can come in many forms, but one particularly distressing and harmful form of mistreatment is sexual harassment. This affects...
Being dismissed from your job is a deeply unpleasant thing to go through. But what if your dismissal was unfair, or even illegal? Sadly, many workers in California lose their jobs as the result of discrimination or because they refused to accept illegal actions on the...
Discrimination should not be tolerated anywhere, and the workplace is no exception. You deserve to be treated fairly, both by your colleagues and by your employers. However, it is an unfortunate fact that many workers in California are subjected to hostile work...
Here is the simple truth. Your employer does not get to run your political life. California law says so directly. Most employees have never heard of it. Many employers have not either. California Has a Dedicated Law on This The California Labor Code includes an...
California provides extensive workplace protections for pregnant employees through multiple laws that work together to ensure you can maintain your employment while managing pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Understanding these overlapping...
If you’ve suffered a workplace injury or developed a job-related illness, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many workers face unnecessary delays, denials, or even retaliation simply for exercising their rights. At The Kaufman Law...
First, employees should get a doctor’s evaluation first that confirms their disability. The doctor will diagnose and document your medical problem, and the doctor should recommend accommodation to your employer. Employees should review their company’s HR policies...
In California's workplaces, employees often witness conduct that violates laws, regulations, or creates unsafe conditions. When faced with these situations, many workers wonder whether they can safely report wrongdoing without facing retaliation from their employer....
Your immigration status does not strip you of fundamental workplace protections under California law. California has made a deliberate policy choice to extend most employment protections to all workers regardless of their immigration status. The state's...
You should never sign a severance agreement without careful review and consideration, preferably with legal advice, because these agreements often contain provisions that can significantly impact your legal rights and future opportunities. While severance can provide...
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