Contractually, a new offer by you would operate to reject the severance offer by the employer, and unless the employer elects to renew or improve...

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1) think about requesting FMLA (protected leave guaranteeing your job on your return) if you qualify. It's very difficult to make major career...

Are businesses required to close if employees test positive for COVID-19?

I concur with Mr. Pedersen. A practical way to communicate with your employer is to provide the employer's H.R. personnel with a copy of the CAL...

In California, privacy under Article 1, Sec. 1, of the State Constitution is a personal fundamental right and covers private persons, including...

My intuition is that COVID-19 fears may be motivating this request. If so, I would recommend seeking assurances for workplace safeguards...

Difference between labor commission and DFEH? DFEH claim is taking so long, why?

The Department is charged with promptly commencing an investigation when the complaint is filed. The investigation takes the form of written...

Can I sue my employer for harassment ?

Government Code Sec. 12923 amended January 1, 2020, may apply to your situation if, as Mr. Pedersen states, you are in one of an expanded number of...

Can I be fired for too many sick calls during COVID-19?

The FFCRA and CARES federal laws are interim statutes that provide extra protections and funds to employees who have COVID-19 related illness,...

Can I start a class action lawsuit against a California state agency ?

Your technical legal question can be answered quickly: An agency is not subject to suit for discretionary acts in carrying out its chartered...

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I would only add to Mr. Pederson's response that your doctor can state generally that the accommodation is needed because of some underlying health...