COBRA Health Care Benefits
Despite the acrimony surrounding President Obama’s signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as the health care bill), many of the most important provisions to bring health care…
Religion in the Workplace – A Delicate Balancing Act
Recently I had a series of inquires about the role of religion in the workplace – is an employer required to give employees time off for an important religious holiday? And, does…
Using Sick Leave to Care for Family Members
In general, California does not require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees nor are employers obligated to give employees unpaid sick leave. Also, even if sick leave is provided,…
Taking Time Off to Care for Family or to Care for Yourself – FMLA/CFRA Notice Requirements
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) both allow eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks per calendar year of unpaid leave. The…
California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law
California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law allows pregnant women who are “disabled” during their pregnancy to take up to four months of leave from work. The term, disabled, is a bit misleading…
Severance Agreements and Unemployment Benefits – Potential Pitfalls for the Unemployed
There is no federal or California law that requires employers to pay “severance” pay to employees who resign or are terminated. However, some employees may be offered severance pay – sometimes because…
Meal Breaks for California Employees
In California non-exempt employees must be “provided” a 30-minute meal period for ever five hours worked. Employees who work ten hours or more in a workday must be provided with two 30-minute…
Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Job
A common dilemma faced by many employees is a variation of this theme: “my supervisor or my co-workers are making my work life miserable. I feel harassed, demeaned and put down all…
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