California boasts extensive legal provisions against disability discrimination, emphasizing fair treatment in the workplace. Employers are broadly mandated to accommodate employees with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. But despite these...
Year: 2023
Is it impossible for at-will employees to be wrongfully terminated?
Many workers are considered to be at-will employees. This term basically means that a business relationship between an employer and employee only exists because of the will of both parties to continue that relationship. At any time that a person wants to quit or an...
3 ways that California laws expand on federal worker protections
Every state has the theoretical authority to pass laws that are stronger than federal regulations, so long as state rules meet minimum federal requirements. When it comes to employment regulations, some states have a reputation for being very business-friendly, while...
What if an employer won’t accommodate a worker’s medical needs?
Some people have had medical limitations their entire lives because of birth injuries or genetic conditions. Others develop medical issues that manifest later in life or that result from traumatic injuries or other factors beyond their control. Regardless of when...
What are California’s rules on tips and gratuities?
Say what you will about “tip culture” going overboard, there’s no question that tips and gratuities make up a significant portion of income for people in the service industries. All too frequently, underhanded employers try to get a cut of that money – even though...
California law protects workers who report wrongdoing
Money is a powerful incentive, but it can also be a dangerous one. Businesses that operate solely with a focus on maximizing revenue may engage in unethical and illegal behaviors in pursuit of a solid bottom line. Such issues may start small and then spread or may...