Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. Losing your job right after you report it can feel like a punishment for doing the right thing. If you believe you were fired for filing workers comp in California, the law gives you real options, and two different systems may be involved. Below, we explain what the law protects, where each type
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A fall from a ladder, a blow from a falling object, or a crash in a company vehicle can cause a brain injury in seconds. The effects can last a long time. Below, we explain how traumatic brain injury workers comp claims work in California, what benefits you can receive, and when you may also have a lawsuit against someone
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A work injury can leave you out of work and short on money fast. Many injured workers then ask whether they can collect workers comp and disability at the same time. Below, we explain how California workers comp and disability benefits fit together, when you can get both, and what happens when your claim is delayed or denied. Can You
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Off the clock work happens when you do your job but do not get paid for the time. It often looks small, like a few minutes closing the store or a quick email at night. Below, we explain what California counts as paid time and how those minutes add up. We also cover what to do if your employer is
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A supervisor screams at you in front of the team. A coworker mocks you every day or quietly sabotages your work. If this sounds familiar, you may be facing abusive conduct in California, and you probably want to know whether the law protects you. Below, we explain how state law defines abusive conduct, when it becomes illegal, and which steps
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You did not get fired. You quit. But if your employer made your job so unbearable that you had no real choice, the law may treat that resignation as a firing. This article explains how constructive discharge in California works, what counts as intolerable, and what to do before and after you resign. What Is Constructive Discharge in California?Constructive discharge
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Losing a family member because of someone else's carelessness is devastating, and the legal questions often arrive at the worst possible time. This article explains who can file a wrongful death claim in California. It also covers how the family shares one case and what changes when the death happened at work. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in
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What Is the Wrongful Termination Statute of Limitations in California?It depends on the legal claim behind your firing. If you sue for wrongful termination in violation of public policy, you generally must file in court within two years (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). A discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) must first
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California reasonable accommodation law requires employers with five or more employees to adjust your job for a known disability. Your employer can refuse only when the change would cause undue hardship. Even then, it has to keep working with you on other options, and it cannot punish you for asking. What Is a Reasonable Accommodation in California?A reasonable accommodation is
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Are California Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?In almost every case, no. California law voids any contract that restrains a person from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business, which makes employee non-compete agreements unenforceable no matter how narrowly they are written (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600). Since January 1, 2024, it is also unlawful for an employer to require
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