Many workers shifted to work from home during the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This required many employers and employees to adapt as they had never accommodated remote work before. California provides greater protection for workers than almost every other state in the country. More importantly, California’s labor laws apply to remote workers in the same
Has your employer denied your request for time off? Are you wondering if that is legal in California? The answer is “possibly.” California wage and hour laws do not force employers to give employees paid vacation time or paid time off (PTO). However, if your employer provides PTO, there are rules your employer must follow. Also, some laws require employers
Health insurance laws can be complicated as state and federal laws sometimes conflict. Moreover, the laws related to health insurance coverage change frequently, making it difficult for employees and employers to keep up with the changes. There is no state law in California requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage for employees. However, many employers offer group health insurance as
Employment agreements are standard in the workplace and seek to protect: Intellectual property Client lists Data Trade secrets And other valuable assets They also try to prevent key employees from taking a job with a competitor in the same market. In many states, employers may require an employee to sign a non-compete agreement as part of their employment contract. However,
California was the first state to commit to increasing the minimum wage for employees to $15 per hour. The minimum wage increase began on January 1, 2017, and increases annually based on the size of the company. By January 1, 2024, almost all employees in California will be earning a minimum of $15 per hour. There are exceptions for some
California is an at-will work state. That means an employer can generally terminate an employee at any time and for any (legal) reason. However, even in an at-will work state, some terminations are illegal. Proving wrongful termination can be challenging. With the help of an employment attorney, you have a better chance of winning your case than if you try
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