Determine if you are eligible for Unemployment Insurance (external resource).
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Retaliation: Things You Should Know About Protected Workplace Rights
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an “adverse action” against an employee because s/he has exercised a “protected legal right.” Many state and federal laws protect employees from employer retaliation.
The Labor Commissioner Wage Claim Process
Information on the Labor Commissioner wage claim process
Minimum Wage Protections in California
A resource on minimum wage laws that protect employees by making sure that employers pay a minimum hourly rate for all the hours that employees work.
Overtime in California
A resource on overtime pay in California, which is 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate of play.
Exemptions from Overtime Pay
A summary of when workers are unable to get overtime pay.
How to Reschedule or Postpone a Hearing with the CUIAB
What can I do if I have already missed my hearing? If you have been trying to go through the appeals process with the CUIAB, and you realize that your hearing already took place, you should immediately contact the CUIAB Office of Appeals that scheduled your hearing and tell them that you accidentally missed your… Continue reading How to Reschedule or Postpone a Hearing with the CUIAB
You Want to File a Writ of Mandate
You had a decision made against you by the EDD that you disagreed with, and you appealed, taking your case before a judge, and then appealed to the Board at the CUIAB. Unfortunately, you weren’t successful in your appeals. At this stage of the process, you have “exhausted your administrative remedies,” which is a formal… Continue reading You Want to File a Writ of Mandate
How to Contact the Employment Development Department
If you’re having trouble speaking with someone at the Employment Development Department—often called the EDD—or have not had any progress made on an issue you’re having, there are a few different ways you can contact the EDD. If you have received a Notice of Determination or Notice of Overpayment, you should file an appeal to… Continue reading How to Contact the Employment Development Department