Workers seek paid family and medical leave
California women firefighters claim abuse, discrimination
It wasn't unusual decades ago for workers to tolerate harassment or abuse to preserve their paychecks. Sometimes seeking a solution was worse than putting up with the torment. Responses to complaints frequently included a retaliatory demotion, transfer or termination rather than support for the harmed worker.
California governor signs intern sexual harassment bill
What consitutes wrongful termination?
Employee misclassification per court: FedEx drivers are employees
There's no place for sexual harassment in your workplace
California federal workers have whistleblower protection
Are the federal and California FMLA laws the same?
The Family and Medical Leave Act has some varying provisions at the federal level and at the state level in California. While many of the provisions are identical, such as the definition of a serious health condition, the provisions that are not similar are important to note. Here are some of the differences between the two:
Domino's Pizza not liable for sexual harassment at franchise shop
Is your faith a basis for discrimination at work?
Whistleblower protections in California
In California, whistleblowers are protected from a variety of employer actions. What exactly is a whistleblower? According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, a whistleblower is someone who discloses information to law enforcement or a government agency about noncompliance or a violation of federal or state statutes or federal, state or local rules or regulations. In addition, a whistleblower may disclose information about unsafe conditions or practices at work.
