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Speaking up about workplace wrongdoing takes courage, and whistleblower protections in California are designed to make sure that courage doesn’t cost you your job. Whether

Wondering if you can be fired for reporting harassment? You’re not alone. While the exact number of workplace harassment incidents isn’t known because many cases

Workplace retaliation refers to instances when a manager, supervisor, coworker, or employer punishes an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity. This form of

When you’re on the job, you shouldn’t have to work harder because of your race, skin color, or where your family comes from. Unfortunately, racial

Gender discrimination in the workplace continues to affect thousands of California employees every year, from entry-level workers to senior executives. If you believe your employer

Workplace discrimination can affect a person’s income, advancement potential, professional reputation, and personal well-being. California’s workplace discrimination laws can be complex, but they also offer

Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, Californians have the right to get unpaid, job-protected leave from work for a number of

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal labor law that entitles employees in all 50 states, including California, to a specific amount

Paid Family Leave (PFL) in California provides eligible workers with partial wage replacement when they need time away from work to care for a family

If you or someone you love is in a serious medical situation, understanding the difference between CFRA vs. FMLA can be essential to taking time

The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, provides job-protected time off for workers to care for a serious health condition, care for a family

If you need to recover from surgery, care for a sick parent, or bond with your new baby, it shouldn’t cost you your job. The

Although California is an “at-will” state, employees may still sue for wrongful termination if their situation clearly demonstrates that the employer broke specific laws. If

Losing your job, especially if the decision feels like it came out of nowhere, is a tough situation for employees in California, and it can

Most people have minor or trivial complaints about their job, but some workplaces are truly intolerable and leave you with no options other than resignation.

When a supervisor or person of authority in the workplace requests sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or threatens negative job consequences if their