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Is Working Off the Clock Illegal In California?
All employees in California have rights. California’s employment laws include robust protections against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Among the state’s workplace protections is the right to fair pay for working hours under California’s wage and hour laws. California employers cannot ask their workers to work off the clock. Even a few minutes of…
What to Know About California’s Probationary Period for New Employees
California has many protections in place for workers, including anti-discrimination laws under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, The Family and Medical Leave Act, and many more; however, California has no legislation or employer regulations compelling employers to have a probationary period for new employees, or regulations prohibiting probation periods. Many California employers use probationary…
What Is California’s Fair Chance Act?
California has long been a forward-thinking state with expansive labor laws protecting employees’ rights as well as comprehensive anti-discrimination laws. One such law was enacted in 2018 with revisions in 2023 to further extend protections. California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits employers from including a check box on job applications to ask if the prospective…
Do California’s Labor Laws Apply to Out-of-State Employers and Employees?
Each U.S. state has its own collection of labor laws that apply to employers and employees within the state. Some of these laws vary widely from state to state. For instance, California and 17 other states require employers to provide five or more days of paid sick leave to their employees, while the remaining states…
California’s Remote Employee Laws
The rise of remote work has prompted significant changes in employment law, particularly in California. It is essential for remote employees to understand the specific regulations and protections that apply to their work arrangement. California’s labor laws extend to remote workers, ensuring that they receive the same rights and benefits as those working on-site. Definition…
California’s 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law
If you’re an employee in California, it’s important to know your rights regarding shift lengths. The state enforces a “4-hour minimum shift law,” aiming to protect workers from disruption and inconvenience that arise from being scheduled for very short shifts. Understanding this regulation can help ensure you are fairly compensated for your time and availability…