Employment Law
California State Workers Vote on a Strike: What SEIU Local 1000 Members Should Know
More than 100,000 California state workers are voting on a strike over pay, healthcare and return-to-office. What the vote means and your rights.
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Employment Law
California’s ‘No Robo Bosses’ Law (SB 947): AI Can’t Be the Only Reason You’re Fired
New California law SB 947 bars employers from firing or disciplining workers based solely on AI. What it requires and when it takes effect.
Employment News
Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million After Rider’s Death: Prop 22 Doesn’t Shield Uber, Arbitrator Rules
An arbitrator ordered Uber to pay $40 million after a rider’s death, ruling Prop 22 does not protect Uber from liability for drivers. What…
Employment Law
California Strengthens Cal/OSHA Enforcement: Interfering With Inspectors Becomes a Crime (AB 2321)
AB 2321 expands Cal/OSHA enforcement and makes interfering with inspectors a crime. What it means for workplace safety and workers.
Employment Law
California Expands Bereavement Leave to Extended and Chosen Family (SB 1149)
Starting in 2027, California bereavement leave covers extended and chosen family. Who qualifies, how much leave you get and what employers can ask.
Employment Law
How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in California? Contingency Fees Explained
Most employee-side employment lawyers charge nothing up front. They're paid a percentage of what they recover, and California law often makes the employer pay…
Employment Law
Fired After Complaining to HR? Your Rights Under California Law
If you were fired soon after reporting a problem, California law may presume it was retaliation.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy Disability Leave in California: Up to Four Months, Job Protected
Pregnancy Disability Leave gives up to four months of job-protected time off for pregnancy-related disability, separate from bonding leave.
Compensation Law
Chemical and Toxic Exposure at Work: California Workers’ Comp Guide
Toxic exposure at work can cause injuries that show up immediately or years later. Workers' comp covers them, and outside claims may be available…
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