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  • Can You Be Fired For Speaking Spanish At Work?

    Speaking a second language is a highly valued skill that can potentially play a pivotal role in workplace efficiency. However, being multilingual can sometimes lead to discrimination. Should an employee get terminated for speaking Spanish or any other language at work, it is important to understand the laws and that they take prompt action. While…

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  • Can Your Employer Fire You Over Social Media Posts?

    In today’s digital world, social media plays a significant role, allowing people to express opinions, share experiences, and connect with others. However, what an employee posts online can have real-world consequences—including potential termination from their job. But can an employer legally fire someone for a social media post in California? The answer depends on several…

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  • What is FMLA in California? (Family & Medical Leave Act)

    What is FMLA in California? (Family & Medical Leave Act)

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law enacted in 1993 that requires employers to provide employees with unpaid leave for critical family and medical reasons. According to the US Department of Labor, FMLA provides employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for a newborn…

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  • Can You Be Fired for Your Religious Beliefs?

    Can You Be Fired for Your Religious Beliefs?

    Religious beliefs are deeply personal and play a significant role in an individual’s identity and lifestyle. While everyone has the right to practice their religion, conflicts can sometimes arise in the workplace.  This raises an important question: can an employee be fired for their religious beliefs? What Constitutes Religious Beliefs? According to the Equal Employment…

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  • Can Remote Workers Sue for Sexual Harassment?

    Can Remote Workers Sue for Sexual Harassment?

    Working from home should feel safe, but for many remote workers, the virtual workplace has become another setting for harassment and discrimination. If you’ve experienced unwelcome behavior in emails, video calls, or messages, you’re not alone—and you have rights. This blog is here to help you understand the legal protections available to remote employees and…

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  • I Was Injured at Work – What Are My Rights in California?

    I Was Injured at Work – What Are My Rights in California?

    Workplace injuries can happen unexpectedly, leaving employees in a state of uncertainty about their health, finances, and future. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 2,500,000 workers were injured on the job site in 2023 alone. Whether injuries result from a sudden accident or develop over time due to repetitive strain, California law…

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  • Can My Employer Adjust My Timecard?

    Can My Employer Adjust My Timecard?

    In California, employers are generally allowed to make adjustments to employee timecards, but only under specific, lawful circumstances. Adjustments must reflect accurate working hours and cannot be made to deny employees their rightful pay, including overtime. California Labor Code Section 204 requires employers to pay employees for all hours worked, and intentionally altering timecards to…

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  • Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Pain Suffering?

    Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Pain Suffering?

    In California, workers’ compensation covers specific types of benefits for employees injured on the job, including medical care, wage replacement, and in some cases, disability benefits. However, it does not cover pain and suffering in the way that personal injury claims do. Pain and suffering are considered non-economic damages that reflect emotional distress, physical pain,…

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  • Compensation for Using Personal Vehicle for Work

    Compensation for Using Personal Vehicle for Work

    In California, if employees use their personal vehicles for work-related tasks, employers are generally required to compensate them for the associated costs, like mileage reimbursements. This requirement is rooted in California Labor Code Section 2802, which mandates that employers reimburse employees for any “necessary expenditures” they incur to perform their jobs. This can cover a…

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  • Reporting Time Pay in California

    Reporting Time Pay in California

    In California, the concept of “reporting time pay” is designed to protect employees who report to work as scheduled, only to find out that they are not needed for their full shift or are sent home unexpectedly. California reporting time pay, outlined in California’s wage orders, requires employers to compensate workers for some of the…

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