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California employers can face Human Resources (HR) compliance audits triggered by employee complaints, random selection or targeted industry sweeps. When an audit begins, the California Labor Commissioner's office – or another state agency – will typically request...
California law requires employers to maintain a written workplace harassment policy. The policy must explain prohibited conduct and provide procedures for reporting and addressing complaints involving supervisors, coworkers and others. These requirements help protect...
You ask a coworker what they earn to see how your pay compares. Later, your manager tells you to avoid doing so. But does your manager have the right to stop you from talking about pay? In California, your employer cannot punish you simply for discussing wages. State...
You might think your workplace is generally safe from physical threats, but a new law says that you need a formal strategy anyway. As a California employer, you usually have to create a customized framework to protect your team from potential harm. This requirement...
Remote work has become the new norm in recent years. While working remotely is very convenient, it can also cause confusion. One important question is whether California employment laws apply to you if you work remotely. When are you protected? When applying...
Working from a dining table in Santa Ana or a neighborhood cafe does not strip away your job rights. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects remote workers just as strictly as people in a physical office. Laptop screens and physical distance...
One wrong move can turn a routine demotion into an expensive lawsuit if not done legally. California law sets specific limits on why and how employers can reduce a worker's rank, duties or pay. Those limits cover and apply to both private and public sector workplaces....
If your employer refuses your request to inspect your personnel file, it is understandable to wonder whether that decision is allowed and what you should do next. California law gives many employees the right to inspect certain records, so a denial is not always the...
Employees may notice some coworkers receive better projects, promotions or schedules without a clear reason. Favoritism is not always illegal in California. But when unequal treatment reflects a protected trait, it may cross into unlawful discrimination. Knowing that...
Worker misclassification occurs when a business treats a worker as an independent contractor even though that individual legally qualifies as an employee. While the distinction may appear minor, the consequences of getting it wrong can be substantial. An improper...