An adverse employment action in California is anything an employer does that negatively impacts an employee's job, including the terms, conditions, or privileges. An adverse employment action in and of itself is not against the law as long as it is based on reasons that comply with applicable laws and regulations. Types of Adverse...

In California, there are no specific laws that require employers to issue a formal employee write-up. California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers are generally free to terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all, as long as the reason is not illegal or discriminatory. However,...

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) protects employees and potential employees by prohibiting the use of lie detector tests by most private employers either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. What is a Polygraph? A polygraph is a test that measures and records body metrics such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration,...

Work permits are mandatory in California for most minors under 18 years of age. The certificate must be presented to an employer to verify a minor’s ability to work before they are hired. Work Permit Requirements Minors aged 14 and up can seek employment in California with a “State Permit to Employ and Work.”...

Many California employees work very hard for their bonuses, and it can come as a shock if they are not paid a bonus when expected or at all. However, do they have rights to that compensation, or is it just extra money handed out at an employer’s discretion? Fortunately, California labor laws do address...