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
Topic: General Employment Law
Deferred Action for Noncitizen/Undocumented Workers in Labor Disputes
A fact sheet on deferred action for workers in labor disputes.
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
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.
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.
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.
Arbitration at Work
An increasing number of workers have recently been asked to sign “arbitration” agreements in order to get or keep their jobs. These agreements are not always easy to understand, but they can have a big effect on workers and any potential claims they have against their employers.