The California Workers’ Rights in Emergencies Law Protects Leave During Natural Disasters
As wildfires and other natural disasters occur more frequently, California workers face an increased risk of suffering a catastrophic injury when reporting to work during…
Reproductive Health Decision-Making Protected Characteristic Under California’s FEHA
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”) protects Californians from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in employment. California Government Code §§ 12900 – 12996. Presently,…
Discriminating Against California Workers for Off-Duty Cannabis Use Up In Smoke in 2024
The California Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”) protects Californians from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in employment. California Government Code §§ 12900 – 12996. Presently,…
SB 1162 Provides California Workers Greater Pay Transparency in 2023
Beginning on January 1, 2023, California employers, including state and local government employers and the California Legislature, must comply with the following laws: California employers…
Relocation Assistance for San Pablo Tenants Displaced from Unsafe or Substandard Units
The City of San Pablo provides San Pablo tenants with relocation payments when suffering displacement from their homes due to unsafe or substandard conditions cited…
The Inglewood Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance
The City of Inglewood Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance protects all Inglewood tenant from harassment perpetrated by unscrupulous landlords, property managers, or other representatives in bad faith. …
The Inglewood Rental Unit Registration Requirement
The Inglewood Rent Ordinance protects Inglewood tenants by requiring landlords to register each rental unit offered for rent for more than thirty (30) consecutive days…
Can My California Employer Make Direct Deposit Mandatory in 2022?
California law is clear: California employees are not required to receive wage payments via direct deposit. Employers must provide employee choice with regard to receipt…
The Concord Residential Tenant Anti-Harassment Protection Ordinance
In June 2022, the City of Concord passed the Concord Residential Tenant Anti-Harassment Protection Ordinance (“Concord Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance”), which protects Concord residential tenants from…
Fairview Tenants: Sue Your Landlord for Retaliation & Unlawful Rent Increases
Fairview tenants are protected from retaliation for asserting their rights under the law. At the state level, the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 protects Fairview tenants…