Topic: General Employment Law

Workers’ Rights After a Disaster

Certain specific benefits, such as Disaster Unemployment Assistance, are available to workers when government officials declare that a situation is a disaster. But many existing rights may also apply to workers affected by a disaster, including the rights to sick leave, family medical leave, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation. If I become unemployed because of… Continue reading Workers’ Rights After a Disaster

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

Diabetes in the Workplace

Is diabetes a disability? Yes, diabetes is as a disability. A person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity is “disabled” and protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A person with a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity is “disabled” and protected… Continue reading Diabetes in the Workplace

Equal Pay

A fact sheet on California and federal laws on equal pay and what to do if you’re getting paid less than your co-workers.

Overtime in California

A resource on overtime pay in California, which is 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate of play.