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What is Considered a Hostile Work Environment in California?
Employees in California have the right to work in an environment free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. However, notRead More
How Do I Know If I Was Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?
Worker misclassification is a serious issue in California and can lead to workers being denied important protections and benefits theyRead More
Can I Be Fired for Taking Family or Medical Leave?
In California, both federal and state laws provide employees with protections when they need to take time off for familyRead More
What Should I Do If My Employer Ignores My Sexual Harassment Complaint?
Experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply damaging event. Reporting it to your employer is a difficult butRead More
Can I Be Fired Because I Have a Substance Abuse Disorder?
Many California employees face uncertainty and fear when entering treatment or recovery for a substance abuse disorder. A common concernRead More
Can My Employer Reduce My Pay Without Notice?
Pay reductions can be stressful and confusing, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere. If you are workingRead More
Can I Be Fired Because I Have Migraines?
Migraines can be more than just occasional headaches — for many individuals, they are disabling episodes that interfere with workRead More
Can I Be Fired Because I Have a Mental Impairment?
Employees living with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder are legally protectedRead More
Can I Be Fired Because I Can’t Lift More Than 10 Pounds?
If you work in a physically demanding job and have developed a medical condition or injury that limits how muchRead More
