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What is Constructive Discharge? In California, constructive dismissal occurs when an employer’s actions effectively coerce an employee into resigning. This means that despite the employee technically resigning, the law treats it as a termination initiated by the employer. If the employer’s behavior violates laws or breaches the employment contract, the affected employee may have grounds […]

In the state of California, most employers abide by a paid sick leave law. Most workers earn Paid Sick Leave to take time off work to care for themself or a family member. Paid Sick Leave is a permanent law in California that requires employers to provide at least 24 hours, or three days off […]

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a legal and ethical concern in the employment and labor context. This practice occurs when employers label workers as independent contractors rather than employees, often to avoid providing benefits like health insurance, unemployment benefits, worker protections, medical insurance, overtime pay, minimum wage, legal protections, and complying with other labor […]

Can an Employer Withhold a Paycheck for Any Reason? In California, employers are prohibited from withholding an entire paycheck for any reason. However, they may withhold certain amounts for valid reasons. It’s crucial for employers to adhere to California labor laws regarding paycheck distribution to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues. In accordance with California […]

Workers compensation benefits can be awarded to injured workers who experience a workplace injury. However, in some instances, a work related injury may prompt an employer to fire an employee for a work injury so they can evade health insurance premiums, the workers compensation system, and paying medical benefits to injured employees. Workers compensation issues […]

The rights of pregnant workers have come a long way in the past 50 years. Thanks to state and federal laws, employees today shouldn’t have to worry that their choice to start a family will jeopardize their jobs. However, just because pregnancy discrimination is illegal doesn’t mean it’s not happening. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Proving you’ve been wrongfully terminated is more challenging than many employees expect. Employers can often cover their tracks by offering false but legitimate reasons for letting an employee go, like attendance issues, poor performance, or personality differences. Unless you can produce convincing evidence otherwise, it may be difficult to hold your employer legally responsible—or recover […]