Avoiding these expenses by misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor in California is not only unfair to those they hire, but it is also illegal. If you believe your employer has misclassified your employment as an independent contractor, the California employment law lawyer at the ...
Both the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California’s Paid Sick Leave Law (“Health Workplaces Health Families Act” (HWHFA)) are expanded in 2023 to include a “designated person.” At the time an employee requests unpaid (CFRA) or paid (HWHFA) leave, they may identify a desi...
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Matern Law Group took on this large retainer in a class action case, which resulted in securing a settlement of $9 million. $560,000 Awarded to Property Management Leasing Consultant Property Management Leasing Consultant v. Employer A black, non-heterosexual, transgender employee, alleges they we...
A quality employee health protection plan andworkplace benefits packageis one of the key markers that differentiate companies that attract the best talent and those that don’t. Thanks to recent changes in the way that team medical insurance and health savings accounts are administrated, the onus ...
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Let’s take a closer look at that new law. On or after July 1, 2015, all employees (including part-time and temporary employees) earn paid time off for: The Diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition of, or preventive care for an employee or an employee’s family ...
Another common employment law matter is a claim of wrongful termination. California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers can terminate the employment relationship for any lawful reason. However, they cannot fire an employee for a reason that violates the law or public policy...
religion, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, accommodation requests, request for family care leave, request for leave for an employee’s own health condition...
Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply. Health and safety Key California requirements impacting health and safety are: Occupational safety and health Califo...