Generally, employees returning from pregnancy leave are entitled to return to their same job. There are a few exceptions - for example, if the...

Should I have access to H.R contact info at time of hire?

I generally agree with Ms. Mccall's answer. I did want to note, a few additional items. In your question, you do not describe why you were...

Generally, the employer has thirty (30) days after your termination to notify the health plan administrator of the qualifying event for COBRA. ...

Generally in CA, employers have record keeping requirements and also must provide a copy of certain records to their current and former employees...

Does an employer waive their right to classify an employee as exempt if they fail to pay him/her the minimum wages?

The employer doesn't "waive" the classification. However, in your example, the employee who was paid only $60,000 a year has NOT met the CA salary...