Compensation Law
Should I Accept My Workers’ Comp Settlement Offer?
A workers' comp settlement can be final. Before you accept, check your rating, your future medical needs, and whether the settlement type fits your…
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Employment Law
California Paid Sick Leave: 40 Hours, 5 Days and Your Rights
Nearly every California worker is entitled to at least 40 hours or 5 days of paid sick leave a year, and employers can't punish…
Pregnancy Discrimination
Reproductive Loss Leave in California: Up to 5 Days Off
California gives eligible employees up to five days of protected leave after a reproductive loss.
Compensation Law
How Long Until a Workers’ Comp Settlement Is Paid in California?
Once a judge approves your settlement, the insurer generally must pay within about 30 days. Here's the full timeline and what slows it down.
Employment Law
Suing Your Employer in Los Angeles Superior Court: What to Expect
From the CRD right-to-sue notice to jury trial, here's how an employment case moves through Los Angeles Superior Court.
Wage & Hour Violations
Vacation Payout in California: “Use It or Lose It” Is Illegal
Earned vacation is wages in California. It can't expire, and it must be paid out when your job ends.
Pregnancy Discrimination
Lactation Accommodation Rights at Work in California
California requires break time and a private, clean, non-bathroom space for employees who need to express milk.
Wage & Hour Violations
Misclassified as Exempt in California? The Salary and Duties Tests
Being paid a salary doesn't make you exempt. California requires both a minimum salary and a job that meets strict duties tests.
Workplace Discrimination
Cannabis Use and Drug Testing at Work in California
Most California employers can't fire or refuse to hire you for off-duty cannabis use, or rely on tests that only detect inactive THC.
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