California Employment Law

Find out if you’re entitled to the rights and benefits of an employee under California law.

California's constitution gives employees a right to privacy at work.

Employers must follow certain rules when providing vacation or paid time off in California.

Employees have the right to inspect and copy payroll and personnel records in California.

Uber drivers in California are independent contractors, not employees. But that could change.

If you are among the estimated one in three Californians with a criminal record, you might worry about how it will affect your job search. Surveys show that a majority of employers perform criminal background checks when hiring for at least some positions.

Learn how, when, and where to file a claim for unpaid wages in California.

What kinds of workplaces are subject to California workplace smoking laws?

Learn the California rules on tips, tip credits, tip pooling, and more.

Learn whether you are paid correctly under California law.

California rules on employee overtime, wage and hour law, and fair pay.

Learn how, when, and where to file a claim for unpaid wages in California.

Uber drivers in California are independent contractors, not employees. But that could change.

Employees have the right to inspect and copy payroll and personnel records in California.

Employers must follow certain rules when providing vacation or paid time off in California.

Find out if you’re entitled to the rights and benefits of an employee under California law.

Legal issues to consider if you’re thinking of quitting your job when your parental leave is up.

The vast majority of employees can take time off for pregnancy and childbirth.

California employees are entitled to lactation breaks under federal and state law.

Having a child is one of the biggest events to happen in an employee’s life. Both employees and their children can benefit from time together to bond, especially in the first few months of life.

Yes, if your employer has a paid vacation or PTO policy, you may elect to use your accrued leave to supplement your PFL benefits. This is called “integration.” Your combined PFL benefits and paid leave can be up to 100% of your normal wages, but you cannot receive more than that. For example, if

If you're a California worker who's been laid off, you might be eligible for unemployment benefits.

California and federal WARN laws give employees the right to notice of a layoff.

California employees who were wrongfully terminated can collect lost wages, benefits, and more.

Do I get more time off or more benefits if I have a difficult pregnancy?