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Do These Major Anti-Discrimination Laws Apply to Me?

The Basics You Need To Know About Major Laws Prohibiting Employment Discrimination No one wants to be treated unfairly at work, especially if they are hard-working employees giving their best every day. Sometimes people are mistreated because of personality conflicts or incompetent supervisors—unfair but legal.…

Disparate Treatment and Impact Discrimination in Employment

The Differences Between Disparate Treatment And Disparate Impact In Employment Discrimination Cases Both federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on a number of characteristics,…

Everything You Need to Know About California Tip Laws

Know Your Rights Not To Be Underpaid Under California Tipping Laws If you are like many employees in California, you rely on tips as part of your income. Waitpersons, bartenders, bell hops, hotel housecleaning staff, food delivery drivers, and taxicab drivers are just a few…

Can My California Employer Require Me To Take A Drug Test?

When Can My California Employer Require Me To Take A Drug Test? If your employer has asked you to take drug test, you might be concerned about losing your job and have questions about your rights under the law. Thankfully, California law includes strong protections…

California Overtime Rules: Who Gets It And Who’s Exempt?

California Overtime Rules: Who Gets It And Who’s Exempt? Employees in California who are “non-exempt” are entitled to overtime pay for time worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. This is true unless the employer has adopted an “alternative…

California Mileage Reimbursement Law

How Much Does California Law Require My Employer To Reimburse Me For Driving On The Job? California law requires your employer to reimburse you for all necessary expenses you incur because of your job. The most common type of on-the-job expense employees have is the…

Can I Get Fired For Being an Alcoholic or Drug Addict?

Can My Employer Fire Me For Being An Alcoholic Or Drug Addict? Alcoholism and drug addiction are medically recognized diseases that affect millions of Americans, and under both California and federal law, they are considered disabilities. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to permit…

California Rules on Final Paychecks & Waiting Time Penalties

Final Paychecks And Waiting Time Penalties If you quit your job, are fired, or laid off, California laws require your employer to promptly issue you a final paycheck that includes everything you are owed, including all wages, overtime, and accrued vacation and paid time off…

California Pregnancy And Maternity Leave Laws

California’s Complex Pregnancy And Maternity Leave Laws Explained California employees benefit from some of the most comprehensive pregnancy and family leave laws in the country. The rules in California are particularly generous to employees who become pregnant and have children. There are two California laws…

Am I Misclassified As An Independent Contractor?

How Do I Know If I’m An Employee Misclassified As An Independent Contractor? Employee misclassification has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, particularly with the growth of the service sector and the so-called “sharing economy.” Well publicized misclassification lawsuits have been filed against…

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