California Requires Written Notice to California Workers that Noncompete Agreements are Void
After separating from employment, a California worker may desire to become employed elsewhere or, alternatively, open a business, performing the same or similar work. However,…
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…
The Glendale Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
Glendale, California joins Los Angeles, San Francisco, and several other cities in providing protections for hotel workers. As of July 28, 2022, the Glendale Hotel…
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…
Can California Employees Waive The Right To Overtime Compensation?
California law reflects the state’s strong public policy in favor of full payment of wages for all hours worked. Armenta v. Osmose, 135 Cal. App….
California Workers Can Bring Emotional Support Animals to Work
Living with a disability is hard. Working with one is even harder. When work becomes impossible due to a disability, California workers have the right…
California Workers Silenced No More After Gaining Unbridled Right to Freely Speak About Unlawful Workplace Acts
On January 1, 2022, SB 331, known as the Silenced No More Act, becomes effective throughout California. The Silenced No More Act empowers survivors of…
California Employees Entitled to Increased Premium Pay for Noncompliant Meal, Rest, and Recovery Breaks
On July 15, 2021, the Supreme Court of California published an employment law opinion answering a hotly contested wage and hour issue regarding the correct…
California’s CROWN Act Protects Employee & Applicant Natural Hair
On July 3, 2019, California became the first state in the United States to ban employers from discriminating against employees and applicants based on their…