California Employee FAQ RE COVID-19

1. Can an employee use California Paid Sick Leave due to COVID-19 illness? Yes. If the employee has paid sick leave available, the employer must provide such leave and compensate the employee under California paid sick leave laws. Paid sick leave can be used for absences due to illness, the diagnosis, care or treatment of an...

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New California Employment Laws for 2020

With a new year comes new laws.  This year is no exception.  In this post, I will address several new employment laws that went into effect this year. Cut-off to File a Claim with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Extended. Before an individual is allowed to file a lawsuit based on a Fair...

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Can your employer record your conversations at work?

In this video, I discuss whether your employer can record your conversations at work.

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Cross-Complaints: Compulsory v. Permissive

In this video I discuss the difference between a compulsory cross-complaint and a permissive cross-complaint.

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Obtaining a Right To Sue Letter.

In this video, I discuss obtaining a Right to Sue Letter from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

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What Final Wages Am I Owed When I Quit or I Am Fired?

A common wage dispute that arises between an employee and his or her employer at the time that the employee either quits or is fired is what are the final wages the employee should be paid.  In addition, when is the employer required to pay the final wages. WHEN AM I ENTITLED TO MY FINAL...

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New California Employment Laws for 2019

With the end of 2018 just around the corner, it is time to look at the new California employment laws that will affect your rights as an employee.  The following is a list of new employment laws that will govern the employee-employer relationship beginning on January 1, 2019. AB3109 (Disclosure of Sexual Harassment): This new law...

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