Pay secrecy is a type of workplace policy that prohibits employees from discussing their salaries. Whether informal or formal, these policies are illegal in California, as they are typically used as an effort by an employer to conceal wage discrimination. Is it Illegal to Discuss Wages? The following laws protect the right of workers...

California requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees if they suffer work-related injuries. If an employer fails to carry workers’ comp, they subject themselves to severe penalties. Incarceration and Major Fines A business with at least one part-time or full-time employee that fails to purchase workers’ compensation insurance is in violation...

Many employees must enter into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before beginning work at a new company. These agreements limit how employees may use employers’ information and come with harsh penalties if they violate them. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract, typically between an employer and employee, that establishes the...

Employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to supplement their income until they can return to work. Whereas California State Disability Insurance (SDI) also supplies payments when a person is injured or becomes ill; however, the injury or illness cannot be caused or related to...

If you are receiving workers’ compensation benefits after an injury or illness on the job, you may be wondering how your tax return will be affected. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are tax-exempt with only rare exceptions. Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Your Tax Return Whether you receive a lump sum or bi-weekly workers’ compensation benefit...