After you have a child, you’re entitled to job-protected leave under California law. However, some employers aren’t aware of the protections the laws provide to new mothers. So how much leave can you take after childbirth? This guide explains. How Much Leave Can I Take After Childbirth? There are a few types of leave people are qualified for in California … Read More
Can I Take Leave From Work if I Adopt a Child in California?
If you’re like most adoptive parents, you understand how important it is to bond with your child – but do California employers see it the same way? Can you take leave from work if you adopt a child, or does the law only protect birth parents? This guide explains. Can I Take Leave From Work if I Adopt a Child … Read More
What Is CFRA Leave?
The CFRA is the California Family Rights Act and it provides eligible employees with as much as 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for a serious health condition, the serious health condition of a family member, or to spend time with a new child. All employers must supply their employees with information about CFRA, and post this information in a … Read More
Laws Against Not Paying Employees
There are laws against not paying employees – and if you’re a worker who hasn’t received a paycheck, you know that your employer is supposed to make sure you’re paid. So what can you do if your employer hasn’t paid you? Here’s what you need to know. Laws Against Not Paying Employees The laws against not paying employees are enshrined … Read More
Connor v. First Student, Inc., the CCRAA, the ICRAA, and Notification Requirements for Employment Background Checks
If you are like a large number of California residents, you are likely concerned about what exactly an employer is allowed to discover about you as part of their routine employee background checks. There are a large number of rules governing employee background checks, both federally and at the state level. One recent Supreme Court of California case revolved around … Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Class action lawsuit filed against Petaluma Poultry over unpaid wages
June 12, 2017 PETALUMA, CALIF. — A lawsuit filed on behalf of current and former Petaluma Poultry workers claims the meat processor repeatedly violated a variety of California wage and labor laws over the past four years. According to the lawsuit, which is seeking class-action status, Petaluma Poultry failed to pay workers for time spent changing out of protective gear at the … Read More
