FLG Blogs
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Can a California Employer Threaten Immigration Action?
Workers should be able to ask about unpaid wages, report harassment, raise safety concerns, or learn about their workplace rights without fearing that their employer will use immigration status against them. California law already provides important protections against immigration-related retaliation….
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What Damages Can I Receive for a Hostile Work Environment in California?
If you have been dealing with harassment at work, one of the questions you may eventually ask is: What can I actually recover if I have a hostile work environment claim? California employees may be able to recover compensation for…
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Can My Employer Deny Sick Leave in California?
What Sherman Oaks and Los Angeles Employees Should Know You wake up sick, call your employer, and ask to use the sick time you have available. Instead of simply approving the time off, your employer tells you that you cannot…
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California Meal and Rest Break Laws: Understanding Your Rights as an Employee
California Meal and rest breaks are part of nearly every workday, yet many California employees are unsure when they are legally entitled to take them. Some employees eat lunch at their desks while continuing to answer emails. Others skip breaks…
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AB 65: A Proposed Change to Paid Pregnancy Leave for California Educators
For many California employees, pregnancy disability leave and paid family leave are well-established workplace benefits. However, California teachers and other public education employees have historically been subject to different leave rules than many workers in the private sector. Assembly Bill…
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Can a Criminal Record Continue Affecting Employment Forever? California’s New Proposed Bills Could Change the Conversation
For years, California has moved toward what lawmakers call “fair chance” hiring, creating protections designed to prevent qualified job applicants from being automatically excluded because of their criminal history. The idea is relatively straightforward: a past conviction should not automatically…
