Employment Law

Last Reviewed March 18, 2026 Do I have to give 2 weeks' notice before quitting a job in California?Watch this video on YouTube Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to give two weeks’ notice in California? Unless your employment contract says otherwise, there is generally no requirement that you give your employer two weeks’ notice …

Last Reviewed March 18, 2026 What Is "Kin Care Leave" in California? — Shouse Labor Law GroupWatch this video on YouTube In California, you are entitled to use up to half of your allotted paid sick leave days as kin care leave. This is time off to care for a family member or designated person …

Last Reviewed March 17, 2026 Bereavement Leave in California — 3 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube California Government Code 12945.7 GC provides eligible employees with five days of unpaid bereavement leave after the death of an immediate family member, which includes a: Spouse or domestic partner, Child, Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Grandchild, and/or Parent-in-law. You may …

Last Reviewed March 17, 2026 TOP 5 Reasons to Sue for Wrongful Termination — California Labor Law Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California is an at-will state, which means your boss can fire you at any time for no reason at all. However, there are exceptions. You can sue your employer for wrongful termination …

Last Reviewed March 17, 2026 Jury Duty — "Can my job fire me?"Watch this video on YouTube As part of California’s workplace leave laws, employers are required to allow you unpaid time off from work due to jury duty service or if you are subpoenaed to court as a witness. As a result of having to take time off work, …

Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, it is against the law for employers to discriminate against a protected class of employees or job applicants. Common protected categories include race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, and age. Common types of discrimination include firing, demoting, or denying promotions to employees. Here are five key …

Pay Periods — "When do I get paid?"Watch this video on YouTube In California, a pay schedule refers to the date(s) and time periods when employers are legally required to pay you. If you do not get paid on time, you can bring a claim for back wages plus waiting time penalties. The following table summarizes …

If you have a salaried white-collar job in California, you may fall under the “professional exemption.” This means you are exempt from certain wage and hour protections, such as: minimum wage, overtime pay, and rest and meal breaks. If your employer is misclassifying you as an exempt professional when you are really non-exempt, you are …

How Do I Request My Employment Records in California?Watch this video on YouTube An employment records request refers to your right under California Labor Code 1198.5 to ask your past or present employer for your personnel records. This includes your: applications for employment, payroll records, and performance evaluations. You can request your payroll records orally, …

Crime victims leave in California is time off from work granted to you if you or a family member is the victim of a crime. The purpose of this time off is to attend a judicial proceeding related to your case or any other proceeding where your rights are at issue, such as a sentencing …

The executive exemption refers to the California employment law that certain wage and hour rules do not apply to certain executive employees. These include the entitlement to a minimum wage, overtime pay, and rest and meal breaks. For example, an “executive” is not entitled to extra pay for working over 40 hours in a single …

As of January 1, 2026, California employers must compensate their computer professional employees with an annual salary of $122,573.13 or more to be exempt from overtime pay. If paid hourly, computer professionals must receive at least $58.85 an hour to be exempt. In addition, these professionals must perform specific work duties to qualify as exempt employees. …

"When does my boss owe me "back pay" in California?" — Top Labor Law Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube In California, back pay is unpaid wages for work you performed during a previous pay period. Back pay, also called “back wages,” is typically paid in a lump sum or added to your next regular …

The administrative exemption is the rule under state and federal law that California overtime laws do not apply to certain administrative employees. The administrative exemption also means that these employees also are not entitled to meal and rest breaks. An exempt administrative employee is one who: Primarily performs administrative duties,1 Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment,2 and …

Racial Discrimination in the Workplace — "When can I sue my boss in California?"Watch this video on YouTube In California, it is generally unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you based on your race. This protection comes from: federal law under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which applies to employers …

How to bring a "wage and hour" class action lawsuit in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube In California, a class action wage and hour lawsuit is when multiple employees with similar grievances sue their employer collectively. A class action is appropriate where the employer harmed a number of workers by violating California wage/hour laws by either: …

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in California Labor Law — "When does it apply?"Watch this video on YouTube The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to you if your employer has at least 50 employees. FMLA permits you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period to …

Workplace bullying in California — "When can I sue?"Watch this video on YouTube In California, workplace bullying is repeated, degrading mistreatment at work. Examples of bullying include: use of verbal abuse and epithets, intimidating or humiliating behavior, including offensive jokes, interference with the victim’s work that is unrelated to the employer’s legitimate business interests, or …

Does My Boss Have to Provide “Reasonable Accommodation” in California? — Top Labor Lawyer ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube California employers have a legal duty to make reasonable accommodations for your disabilities to help you perform your essential job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodations (RAs) include: making a worksite wheelchair accessible, allowing you to leave work …

Promotion Discrimination — "How Do I Prove It?"Watch this video on YouTube Promotion discrimination is a type of workplace discrimination whereby an employee is passed over for promotion for an unlawful reason, such as the person’s: Race, Religion, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age. If you were not promoted as a result of a discriminatory reason, our …

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits both sexual harassment and non-sexual harassment in the workplace.1 Non-sexual workplace harassment means a hostile work environment in which an employee is harassed based on categories such as: Race, Religion, National origin or ancestry, Disability, Immigration status, Sexual orientation or gender identity, and/or Age.2 California harassment law …

"Outside Sales Exemption" in California Employment Law — "When does it apply?"Watch this video on YouTube The outside sales exemption is the California employment law that exempts a company’s “outside salespeople” from certain wage and hour laws that apply to non-exempt hourly workers. These rights include receiving a minimum wage, overtime pay, and rest and …

5 situations when you CANNOT be fired without a good reasonWatch this video on YouTube California is an “at-will” employment state. This means most jobs can be terminated by the employer (as well as the employee) at any time. It is not necessary to give a reason for ending employment. 1 However, there are four …