California employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of their race, ethnicity, ancestry, or national origin. The law, however, becomes less clear when it comes to language requirements for employees. A workplace poli… Read More

California employees are often asked to sign an employment severance agreement when their employer terminates them from their job. Severance agreements may be called a General Release, Termination Agreement, Separation Agreement, Exit Agreement, or o… Read More

In California, several important legal rights are limited to employees. To save money, many employers attempt to classify (or often misclassify) their workers as independent contractors instead of as employees. But, what is the difference between an… Read More

California employees have numerous protections against discrimination in the workplace. Before deciding whether to enforce those rights, it’s important to understand the legal landscape. Most discrimination cases are governed by two primary act… Read More

When applying for new jobs, many California employees face a common concern: they didn’t leave their last job on the best terms, but they have to give an honest list of their last jobs to their prospective employer. So, what can a former employ… Read More

In California, family care and medical leave in the employment context are governed by both state and federal laws. On the federal level, the Family and Medical Leave Act (called “FMLA”) is the operative set of laws. On the state level, the Calif… Read More

Spreading lies or false rumors can be extremely harmful to a person’s career or reputation. False rumors concerning an employee’s competence or honesty can often spread quickly throughout the workplace. These rumors can prevent employees from obt… Read More

In California, drug addictions and alcoholism are sometimes considered disabilities. People with disabilities receive certain legal protections in dealing with their employers. California has adopted protections for drug addicts and alcoholics in ord… Read More