Category: General

In California, like many other states, there are legal protections in place to prevent employment discrimination. To that end, some questions during job interviews are deemed illegal as they may lead to biased and unfair hiring decisions. Some of the most common illegal inquiries that take place during interviews include the following: “Are you married?”…

Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes, it may be necessary to take a leave of absence from work. California is known for its employee-friendly leave of absence laws that provide job protection for employees dealing with illness or caring for a sick loved one. It’s important to know your rights.  California Family Rights Act (CFRA)…

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during any 12-month period. This means that if an employee takes 12 weeks of FMLA leave, they are entitled to return to the same position with the same pay and benefits as before.  During…

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…

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….