Being misclassified as an independent contractor can cost you minimum wage, overtime, breaks, expense reimbursement, and access to unemployment and workers' compensation benefits. In California, the law starts from the assumption that a worker is an employee, and the hiring company has to prove otherwise. Below, we explain the test California uses, what you may be owed, and what to
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A severance agreement in California is a contract, not a parting gift. When an employer offers money as your job ends, it usually asks you to give up legal rights in return. Below, we explain what these agreements typically contain, which terms California law limits, and what to look at before you sign. Should I sign a severance agreement in
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Most California workers are at-will employees, but few are told what that means for them day to day. This article explains at-will employment from the worker's side: what it allows, how quitting works, what an at-will clause in your offer letter means, and when a promise from your employer can change the rules. What is at-will employment in California?Under Labor
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California workplaces are governed by strict safety standards to protect employees. If you’ve made a safety complaint about your workplace, you’re exercising a legally protected right. Under California law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who report unsafe working conditions. Unfortunately, retaliation—such as termination or demotion—still occurs in some workplaces. At Abramson Labor Group, we’re here to help you
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FMLA retaliation happens when an employer punishes you for asking for or taking protected family or medical leave. In California, two laws usually apply: the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Below, we explain who each law covers, what counts as retaliation, and why California's law often reaches further. Can my California
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Disability discrimination in the workplace is not only unethical but also illegal under California and federal law. Employers are required to provide equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. However, proving disability discrimination can often be challenging, as it may manifest in subtle or indirect ways. At Abramson Labor Group, we are committed to helping employees understand their
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Immigrant worker rights in California do not depend on your papers. Undocumented workers in California have most of the same workplace rights as everyone else. You can be owed minimum wage and overtime, receive workers' compensation after an injury, and be protected from retaliation, whatever your immigration status. Below, we explain what California law says, how it limits the use
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Racial discrimination in the workplace is often quieter than slurs or open hostility. It can look like a pay gap no one explains, discipline that falls harder on some workers, or a grooming rule that targets certain hairstyles. Below, we explain how California law defines race discrimination, the signs that often appear first, and how state protections compare with federal
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The signs of age discrimination are not always obvious. A comment about "fresh energy," a layoff that seems to land only on older workers, or a sudden string of bad reviews after years of good ones can all be part of the picture. Below, we explain the signs that often show up first. We also cover how California law compares
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California break laws set specific rules about when employers must provide meal and rest breaks to nonexempt employees. Many workers, especially in restaurants, warehouses, hotels, and retail, experience regular violations without realizing their employer may owe them additional pay for every missed break. The requirements, penalties, and enforcement rules under California wage law determine whether an employer is meeting its
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