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Options for California Employees Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Corona Virus (COVID -19) has detrimentally impacted California workers in recent weeks and has left many employees asking questions about what their options are if…
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California Furthers Equal Pay Rights
In April 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in Rizo v. Yovino [note] Rizo v. Yovino, 9th Circuit, Case No. 16-15372[/note] that an employer…
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Male on Male Sexual Harassment
When most people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, they think of male workers harassing or propositioning female coworkers. However, men can also be…
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California Lactation Areas – Bathrooms NOT Included
Labor Code § 1031 has been amended by the California Legislature to make it clear that an employer must make reasonable efforts to provide an…
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California Minimum Wage Increases in 2020
In 2016, California enacted SB 3, authorizing annual minimum wage increases until it reaches $15.00, and identifying a two-tiered schedule for the effective dates of…
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California Minimum Wage Increases in 2018
What is minimum wage in California? As of January 1. 2018, California’s minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees…
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California Meal Breaks – When Can Meal Breaks Be Waived?
When Can Meal Breaks be Waived in California? Meal breaks in California can be waived only under very limited circumstances. Shifts Between 5-6 Hours If…
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California Meal Breaks and Rest Breaks – When Are They Required?
Are meal breaks and rest breaks required in California? Yes. In California, employers are required to provide their employees both meal breaks and rest breaks…
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California Pregnancy Leave Laws
What types of maternity leave are available in California? For families expecting a new child, pregnancy leave laws in California are important but complicated. There…