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Those who work on a seasonal basis play a crucial role in California’s economy, particularly in sectors like agriculture, tourism and retail. Despite your temporary status as a seasonal employee, all California workers have rights. If your employer says otherwise – it...
Foster parents in California play an important role in providing stable, loving homes for many children in need. However, balancing the demands of fostering with employment responsibilities can be particularly challenging. If you are a foster parent (or an aspiring...
California has very strict employment laws, some of which deal with racial discrimination and harassment. One of the laws that protects workers of color is the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The CROWN Act was signed into law in 2019...
Anyone can fall victim to wage theft. Some employers will look for ways to avoid paying their workers what they’re owed. However, there are some industries where wage theft is more likely to happen, and certain demographics are the victims. A $50 million problem...
California has laws to address more types of employment discrimination than just about any other state. Some state lawmakers are hoping to address one more often-overlooked type of employment discrimination by amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. A...
While significant progress has been made in terms of discrimination, the sad reality is that many workers suffer racial discrimination at work. Racial discrimination is damaging on many levels. It prevents employees from progressing in their careers and it also causes...
If you need time off to care for yourself or a family member, you can check if you qualify for California's family and medical leave policies. One of your biggest worries is whether your employer will approve or deny your request. California offers strong protections...
Employees sometimes think that they have to report to work when they’re sick. That means that everyone they’re working with and coming into contact with are at risk of getting sick if the issue is contagious. To address this and give workers a chance to recover when...
Workers accepting new jobs often focus on the title that they now hold or the base salary that a company offers. Details of an employment arrangement may not seem important initially. As a result, workers may unintentionally accept certain terms that put them at risk...
Some laws prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace, but it still occurs. Anyone can be subjected to sexual harassment, but it is especially prevalent toward women. Women have a 54% chance of being sexually harassed at work. Some studies suggest an even higher rate...