What Is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

January 31, 2022 Legal Team
As an employee, you may wonder if your job is protected if you have to take a leave of absence for a family or medical purpose. Rightly so, as your work is your livelihood and you may also depend on your job for health insurance.Read on to learn about how the Family and Medical...
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Can My Employer Legally Fire Me for Being a Whistleblower?

August 27, 2021 Legal Team
A whistleblower is “a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.”Essentially, a whistleblower is someone who reports on shady behavior that occurs within an organization.You may wonder whether your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment if you are a whistleblower. After all, you have to...
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What Are the Basic Employment Rights?

July 1, 2021 Legal Team
Employees throughout California deserve to not only recognize their rights, but they should also understand how to protect them. When employers violate these rights, employees who suffer may take legal action to safeguard their rights with employment lawyers on their side.Below, we’ll detail some of your rights as an employee and what happens if...
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Are 10-Minute Rest Breaks Mandatory in California?

April 2, 2021 Legal Team
Are 10-minute Breaks Mandatory in CA?10-minute rest breaks are mandatory in California for every four hours worked. This means that an employee who works a seven-hour shift is allowed to have two 10-minute breaks. If the employer fails to provide the 10-minute rest period, they are in violation of the laws and you may...
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How Many Days Can My Boss Schedule Me Without a Day Off?

March 4, 2021 Legal Team
For any employee, the ability to reset and get a day off is important. Workplace injuries can arise in physical and mental forms, and without a day off, it can be a dangerous situation for you to encounter. It’s important to recognize California’s laws regarding scheduling and days off.If your employer wrongfully schedules you...
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