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Independent Contractors vs. Employees in California
Employment status is an important concern as a worker in California. Your employment status can determine benefits, insurance coverage, work schedules, pay, and many other key aspects of your job. In California, there are two main types of workers: independent contractors and employees. Knowing how to properly classify yourself can ensure the protection of your… read more
Constructive Discharge and California Law
Most people have things they dislike about their jobs. If your work conditions are so disagreeable as to be intolerable, however, you may find yourself forced to quit. Under California law, this is called a constructive discharge. Learn about the possibility of bringing a constructive discharge claim in Los Angeles as a wrongful termination cause… read more
Caste Discrimination in Silicon Valley & California
People from all over the world come to the United States for a new beginning, and the promise of a better tomorrow. This is especially true for lower caste Indians, including the Dalits, or the “untouchables” who have left a society that treats them as if they are disposable. However, as many Dalits have found,… read more
New CA Laws Protecting Child Actors From Sexual Harassment
Hollywood has long been a setting for child sexual harassment. Hundreds of child actors have come forward with stories about sexual harassment and abuse on Hollywood sets over the years, often perpetrated by directors, producers, and others in positions of power in the industry. Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom has made protecting child sexual abuse… read more
Can You Be Fired While on Leave With Disability?
California’s employment laws and employee protections are relatively progressive compared to most other states. State laws protect the rights and needs of people with disabilities in the workplace in California. One of these laws protects you from job termination for unlawful or discriminatory reasons related to your disability. It may surprise you to discover, however,… read more
California’s Time Off Laws for Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can wreak havoc on a survivor physically, mentally and emotionally. It can lead to the need for a change in lodging or living situation, as well as a legal battle against the perpetrator. As an employee in the State of California, you have the legal right to take time off work for all… read more
Wrongful Termination: How Much Compensation Can I Expect?
In California, an employer does not need a reason to terminate your employment. Under the state’s at-will employment law, your boss can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. State law does, however, prohibit certain reasons for terminating a worker’s employment. It is illegal, for example, to fire someone based solely on… read more
COVID-19 and Whistleblower Protections in California
As COVID-19 case numbers are increasing, so are the numbers of whistleblower and retaliation claims. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a massive influx in the number of workers blowing the whistle on unsafe practices in the workplace. The increase in whistleblower claims has been so drastic that the US Department of Labor issued a reminder… read more
Sexual Harassment and Work From Home
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people around the globe, a large percentage of workers are working remotely from home to social distance. Whether you are new to the work-from-home environment or have previously held a remote position, it is important to realize you have all the same rights as in-office workers. These include… read more
Can My Employer Fire Me If I Get the Coronavirus?
The United States currently has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world. As of mid-August 2020, the US has reported close to 5.2 million coronavirus cases and 165,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many people who have tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19, contracted the illness from… read more