What is fraud? Fraud occurs in the workplace when an employer misrepresents (spoken or in writing) something about your job. Fraud may arise when an employer makes a false representation concerning job security, salary, potential bonuses or promotions, health risks, or other aspects of employment. (See specific examples of fraud listed below.)! How do I… Continue reading Fraud or Misrepresentation in the Workplace
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Religious Discrimination and Accommodation in the Workplace
How are religious beliefs protected in the workplace? Both the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) make it unlawful for an employer to: discriminate, or take an adverse employment action, against an employee based on religion or religious attire. The employer also must “reasonably accommodate”… Continue reading Religious Discrimination and Accommodation in the Workplace
Temporary Injuries and Ailments
Are temporary injuries or ailments covered by disability laws? It depends. Temporary injuries or ailments that have a long-term impact may be covered by disability laws. In addition, temporary injuries that are severe may be covered by disability laws even if they do not have a long-term impact. Temporary conditions that re-occur regularly may also be… Continue reading Temporary Injuries and Ailments
Government Workers’ Rights
How do I know if I am a government employee? Any person who works for the U.S. government, the State of California, a local city or county, or any other public employer, such as a school district or transportation agency (e.g., Bay Area Rapid Transit) is a government or “public sector” employee. Those employees have… Continue reading Government Workers’ Rights
Appeal a Notice of Determination or Notice of Overpayment: How To Protect Your Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you receive a Notice of Determination or Notice of Overpayment, the California Employment Development Department has decided you are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits, or that you need to return benefits you were paid. You have the right to appeal the EDD’s decision, and can take immediate steps to start that process.
Information about Criminal Records
What exactly is a criminal record? A criminal record, formally known as a summary criminal history, or more commonly known as a “rap” sheet, is a list of arrests and convictions. Any time the police fingerprint you because of a criminal investigation, that information is added to your summary criminal history. For an arrest, the… Continue reading Information about Criminal Records
Updating Your Social Security Number With Your Employer
I recently received a new Social Security number (“SSN”). Am I allowed to update it with my employer? Yes. IRS Form W-4 states that you should “consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.” In fact, in California, employees have a protected right to update their personal… Continue reading Updating Your Social Security Number With Your Employer
Pension and 401(k) / 403(b) Plans
What is a pension plan? Pension plans provide a continuous, fixed income after retirement. The amount of income is typically based both on your total years of employment and the wages earned during your final year of employment. Because you will know in advance the amount of your monthly benefit at retirement, pensions are referred… Continue reading Pension and 401(k) / 403(b) Plans
How To Appeal an Administrative Law Judge’s Decision to the CUIAB Board
You appealed a determination the EDD made against you. You attended a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge at the California Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (“CUIAB”). But unfortunately, the judge decided against you. The judge’s decision does not have to be the end of the process. You have the right to appeal the decision… Continue reading How To Appeal an Administrative Law Judge’s Decision to the CUIAB Board