IN CA CAN I GET FIRED IF I SHOW UP TO WORK AND TELL MY EMPLOYER I'M USING A SICK DAY AND USING THE REST OF MY FAMILY LEAVE?

I agree with Ms. Baker's response and add that California's paid sick leave law provides that the leave is to be used to care for the employee's...

Are retiring employees entitled to compensation for unpaid overtime?

All earned and unused vacation must be paid at the time of termination of you are quitting/retiring. And, if you are a nonexempt employee, your...

California Labor Code Section 1025 states that private (not government) employers of 25 or more employees must reasonably accommodate an employee's...

Can someone please advise on what the law allows for leave related to children's school activities?

The law you are referring to only applies to employers of at least 25 employees within the same location. If your employer has at least 25...

Can my employer let me know my contract is terminated after i have my baby and ask them for my maternity leave approval?

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate or retaliate against an employee because of her pregnancy or related leave. If you were an...

What are my options when caring for a family member as a temporary employee?

If you have earned and unused paid sick leave, you can use it. Calif. law requires that employers provide at least one hour of paid sick leave...

Can my supervisor "punish" me for calling off for a family emergency and give me the rest of the week off no pay? I'm Full time

It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for using his/her earned and unused paid sick leave. California law requires that...

If your employer has 5 or more employees, you can get up to 4 months of protected (can't be retaliated against it, etc.) leave if you suffer from a...

I disagree with each response you have received so far. You are likely owed one hour of pay for each workday you did not have the opportunity to...

Once again, I disagree with with the attorney who provided the answer. Employers do not need to provide any paid vacation. If they do, they can...