Pregnancy and Postpartum Accommodations: Rights Employers Must Provide
August 11, 2026 · Discrimination
Working up to your due date is common here in the U.S. Whether you choose to work during your entire pregnancy or take time for …
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Mental Health Disabilities at Work: Legal Protections for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
August 11, 2026 · Discrimination
In California, workers with mental health conditions benefit from some of the strongest legal safeguards in the country. Under state law, conditions such as anxiety, …
Constructive Discharge in California: When Quitting Is Considered Wrongful Termination
July 3, 2026 · Employment Law
Most people think wrongful termination only happens when an employer directly fires someone. But in some cases, a worker feels forced to quit because the …
Severance Agreements in California: What Should Employees Look For Before Signing
July 3, 2026 · Employment Law
An employer may offer a severance agreement at the end of employment. Some workers feel pressure to sign quickly, especially when money is involved. However, …
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: What Employers Often Deny and How To Fight Back
July 3, 2026 · Employment Law
An employee with a disability may need workplace adjustments to perform essential job duties. California law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations in many situations, …
Misclassification – How California “Salaried” Employees May Be Entitled to Overtime
October 30, 2025 · Employment Law, wage and hour
Employers often misclassify employees as “salaried” to avoid paying overtime. Learn California’s strict exemption tests and find out if you’re entitled to back pay and …
Employee Rights Under FEHA
October 24, 2025 · Discrimination, Employment Law
California has robust employment laws protecting workers from disability discrimination in the workplace. Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees have powerful rights …
Retaliation Under California Labor Code § 1102.5
October 16, 2025 · Employment Law
California law has strong employment laws to guard against retaliation in the workplace. For example, Cal. Labor Code § 1102.5(b) provides that: An employer, or …
