Employment Law Center
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Facebook Fired?
Can you be fired for what you post on a blog, Facebook page, or Twitter feed?
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Unemployment: What If You're Fired?
If you've lost your job, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits.
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Create Your Own Employee Handbook
Nolo's guide walks you through creating an employee handbook
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Stopping Sexual Harassment
Your company is legally obligated to prevent sexual harassment
Whether you're a small business owner, an HR professional, or an employee, you can learn the rules of employment law here.
Get Informed Articles & Information
Learn more about the laws you must follow in the workplace -- and strategies and tips for staying out of legal trouble when dealing with employees.
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Find out how to gather the information you need and choose the right employee -- without violating the law.
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Hiring contractors instead of employees can save your company time and money -- but it can also lead to legal problems.
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Find tips on how to handle employee terminations and lay-offs legally and fairly.
Your Rights in the Workplace
Get detailed answers to questions about your rights as an employee in this comprehensive and easy-to-read guide.
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Find out about overtime, minimum wage, wage garnishments, hour cuts, and more.
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If you are laid off, get fired, or even quit your job, you may be entitled to unemployment compensation.
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Employees cannot be fired for reasons that are discriminatory, intended to punish the employee for whistleblowing, or in violation of employee protection laws.
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Filing a Workers Compensation Claim
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Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Injured on the job? Find out if you qualify for workers' comp.
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California rules on employee overtime, wage and hour law, and fair pay.
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Employment Discrimination in California
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California Laws on Drug Testing
California's constitution gives employees a right to privacy at work
Updates & More From Nolo
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Read Nolo’s Blog for the latest updates in the ever changing area of employment and labor law.
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Stay on top of the ever-changing legal landscape with recent updates.
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See Nolo's new site dedicated exclusively to employment law.