Academic employees at the University of California are on strike. The strike, including 48,000 academic workers, is the largest strike in the history of higher education. Due to the size and reputation of the UC system, the impact of this strike will likely extend beyond UC campuses and set the standard for working conditions at…
California state employment law protects employees from unlawful defamation at work. Learn more about what constitutes unlawful defamation.
Employment Agreements and Contracts are relevant throughout the employment process, from the date of hire through the end of an employment relationship, and beyond.
It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees or job applicants based on their disability, and employers are likewise legally obligated to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Unfortunately, almost 60 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, discrimination is still prevalent for many Americans at work. According to a national survey conducted by Glassdoor in 2019, 61% of Americans report having experienced and or witnessed discrimination at work. That same year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
It’s important and empowering to understand the rights you have as an employee and to stay up to date on the laws that regulate employee protection in California. Employment laws, established by federal and state governments, grant all workers specific rights. In California, employee rights are…
