It’s not always easy to tell the difference between California independent contractors and employees. However, it is crucial that companies understand the difference between employees vs. independent contractors because each category enjoys distinct legal rights and responsibilities. Also, the employee vs. contractor analysis is essential to understand for tax and labor law purposes. Read on... Read...
If you are considering leaving your current job and pursuing legal action against your employer, you may want to know, can you get unemployment benefits if you quit? Your reason for leaving the company will have a big impact on whether you can claim unemployment benefits if you quit in California. If you have questions... Read...
When you enter the workforce, it’s important to know your rights. Not only should you receive fair compensation for the work you do, you should be given proper time to rest from your work. In many cases, this means your employer needs to give you adequate breaks, including meal breaks, during your work shift. California’s... Read...
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) recognizes that workers in the United States sometimes need a break to tend to serious health and family issues. The FMLA gives you 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for yourself and your family when there are extreme circumstances. While FMLA laws may be a life preserver in... Read...
Since 2015, California has mandated that employers grant their employees paid sick leave. In addition, Los Angeles has its own sick leave ordinance that provides employees with extra paid sick leave. If you or a loved one is an employee in Los Angeles, you are entitled to take sick leave in many situations. Read on... Read...
There are many reasons you may want to pursue an employment law claim in California. You may feel you’ve been the victim of discrimination because of your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or a range of other protected personal characteristics. Similarly, you may have suffered retaliation at work, been wrongfully or constructively discharged, or have... Read...
On January 1, 2020, AB 51 was signed into law. It prohibits employers from forcing employees to enter into mandatory arbitration agreements in California. Many employers throughout California require employees to enter into arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. AB 51 affects any California employee’s new, modified, or extended employment contract. What Is AB... Read...
California law does not require employers to drug test their employees unless doing so is necessary to comply with federal law. Many employers, however, still conduct drug testing and require it as a condition of employment. As a result, knowing your rights can help you avoid unnecessary and illegal drug tests by your employer. In... Read...
If you are an employee and your employer started paying you under the table, you may be wondering whether it is legal. Employers may have many reasons why they choose to do this, including avoiding tax obligations and paying for workers’ compensation insurance. However, paying employees under the table is illegal in California. If you... Read...
The short answer is, No. There is no such legal requirement. California, like most states, is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that in most instances employers can fire employees at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or advance notice. While this may seem harsh, it also means the flip side applies as... Read...