Meal and Rest Break Entitlement
If you have ever wondered what breaks you are entitled to under the California Law, read on: Rest breaks: The number of rest breaks you are entitled to depend on how many hours per day …
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Breastfeeding at Work
If you are a working woman in California, the law protects you against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. This protection extends to when you return to work and are breastfeeding. Your employer must follow federal …
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Reporting OSHA Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. Congress established the agency under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, charging OSHA to assure safe and healthy …
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Obtaining your Personnel and Payroll File
If you are considering making a complaint or filing a lawsuit against your employer, a review of your employment records can be valuable. Under California law, you are entitled to a copy of your personnel …
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Can I get fired at any time?
California is an “at will” state. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason, even no reason at all, so as long as that reason is not illegal (based on gender, race, …
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I quit my job! Can I still sue my employer?
Like many employment-related questions, the answer to this one is not so cut and dry. Sometimes your workplace environment is so negative, hostile, and toxic that you feel you have no option but to quit. …
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