My colleagues above explained the pregnancy leave excellently. I just want to add that discrimination is prohibited because of pregnancy. If your...

I agree with my colleagues' responses above. The key here is to determine how your employer designates a workday, i.e. when it starts and...

Per California law, employers are required to permit current and former employees to inspect and copy their payroll records and personnel file. I...

I agree with my colleagues' responses above. If your employer failed to provide you with a reasonable opportunity to take your meal and rest...

I am sorry it has happened to you. It is indeed upsetting. First, you need to contact the opposing party and request a one-time courtesy to...

The short answer is yes. The general rule in California is that you are considered an at-will employee unless you can establish an agreement to the...

A California non-exempt employee should be receiving a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break and 2 ten-minute rest breaks per 8-hour shift. It is...

Non-government employers must make sure that the non-exempt employees follow the state-mandated meal and rest breaks policies. Pursuant to these...

In California, you are considered an at-will employee unless you have a valid contract to the contrary about your employment status. At-will...

Depending on your arrangement with your former employer, nannies generally are supposed to be classified as employees in California. Employees of...