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With the stress of burnout, the aftermath of COVID-19, and high employee turnover rates, it’s not hard to guess that everyone is struggling with mental health. But can you use your sick days to take a mental health day off work in California? In short – yes you can. Sick days are not specifically designated…

Unfortunately, sexual harassment is something that occurs in most, if not all, workplaces at some point, and if left unaddressed can escalate to sexual assault. Sexual harassment can range from inappropriate comments or e-mails to stalking, and sexual assault can be anything from unwanted physical touch to rape. Sexual harassment and assault can happen anywhere,…

Based on data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, we examined national discrimination data from 2010-2021. The data includes any discrimination charges filed with the EEOC, but not charges filed with state Fair Employment Practices Agencies. American Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established in 1990….

When you begin working with an employer, there are various ways to formalize the employer-employee relationship. In some cases, this includes a formalized written contract signed by both the employer and the employee. However, there are also times when a verbal agreement occurs between the two parties. There are even times when there is no…

It is left to the discretion of employers in California to determine whether to require an employee or would-be employee to pass a drug test as a condition of employment or continued employment. California law does not require drug testing by employers, with the exception of when testing is required for compliance with federal regulations….

Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that means “this for that.” In the workplace, quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a supervisor offers an employee some type of work-related benefit that is contingent upon the exchange of sexual favors. This type of harassment is specifically forbidden under California statutes, and supervisors who engage…