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 law generally requires employers with five or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and job applicants with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Employers also have a separate duty to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process to identify an effective accommodation. Employees are protected from unlawful retaliation for exercising
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Are California Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?In almost every employment situation, no. California law generally makes non-compete agreements unenforceable, even when they are limited in duration or geographic scope. Under California Business and Professions Code § 16600, employers generally cannot prevent employees from working for competitors or starting competing businesses after leaving their jobs. Since January 1, 2024, it is also unlawful
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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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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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If you work as one of California's entertainment workers in film, TV, or music production, state law protects your pay, your breaks, and your right to a safe workplace. This article explains those rights in plain terms. It also covers what to do if a studio, production company, or agency violates them. California's entertainment industry employs thousands of people across
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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? Below, we give you an honest answer, explain why no single "average" number tells the truth about your case, and walk through what actually decides what your claim is worth. What Is
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If you are being harassed at work in California, you can report it to your employer and file a harassment complaint with the state. Below, we explain how to file a workplace harassment complaint in California, which agencies handle it, the deadlines that generally apply, and the points where people most often lose options without realizing it. How Do 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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