Losing a family member is one of the hardest experiences a person can face. The last thing you should have to worry about is whether taking time off will cost you your job. Since January 1, 2023, California law has protected your right to grieve. This article explains how California bereavement leave generally works. What Is Bereavement Leave in California?California
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If you need time off to recover from a serious illness, care for a family member, or bond with a new child in California, two laws may protect your job: the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). They overlap, but they are not identical. In fact, the differences decide whether you are
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Losing a family member is one of the hardest experiences a person can face. The last thing you should have to worry about is whether taking time off will cost you your job. Since January 1, 2023, California law has protected your right to grieve. This article explains how California bereavement leave generally works. What Is Bereavement Leave in California?California
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Most California wage claims take several months to about a year from filing to a final decision. Claims that settle early finish faster. Claims that go all the way to a hearing take longer, and in practice the wait often runs past the timelines set out in the law. This article explains each stage, what drives the timeline, and the
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If your employer punished you for reporting a problem at work, you probably want one answer fast: what is the average settlement for a retaliation lawsuit in California? This article gives you an honest answer, explains why no single "average" number tells the truth about your case, and walks through what actually decides what your claim is worth. Is this
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If you are being harassed at work in California, you have the right to report it and ask the state to investigate. This article explains, in plain terms, how to file a workplace harassment complaint, which agency handles it, the deadlines you need to know, and what happens after you file. Is this your situation? This article is for you
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If you’re pregnant or preparing to welcome a new child, you may be wondering how much time you can take off from work and whether you’ll be paid while you’re away. In California, maternity leave can involve several different leave protections and wage-replacement programs. Understanding how these benefits work together can help you know what time off and pay may
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California workers’ compensation provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their work. It is generally a no-fault system, meaning you typically do not have to prove that your employer was at fault to receive benefits. The process usually begins by reporting the injury to your employer and completing a DWC-1 claim form. Depending on your
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No. Workers' compensation benefits are generally not taxable in California, at either the state or the federal level. Benefits paid for a job-related injury or illness, including medical care, temporary and permanent disability, and death benefits, are normally excluded from income. You do not report them on your tax return. The main exception involves Social Security disability, explained below. Are
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In California, temporary disability benefits generally pay two-thirds of the wages an injured worker loses while unable to work, subject to minimum and maximum weekly rates. For injuries occurring in 2026, the minimum temporary total disability rate is $264.61 per week and the maximum is $1,764.11 per week. The amount you may receive depends on your pre-injury earnings, the type
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