Hiring Employees FAQ

Find out how to gather the information you need and choose the right employee -- without violating the law.

Hiring Independent Contractors FAQ

Plain-English answers to questions about hiring independent contractors -- and the differences between contractors and employees.

Firing Employees FAQ

Answers to some commonly asked questions about firing employees, from limits on when you can fire to severance packages.

Workplace Retaliation: What Are Your Rights?

Learn about workplace retaliation -- and what to do if it happens to you.

Wrongful Termination: Was Your Firing Illegal?

If you've been fired from your job, do you have grounds to challenge the termination?

Employment At Will: What Does It Mean?

If you are employed at will, your employer does not need good cause to fire you.

Filing a Workers Compensation Claim

Learn how to file for workers’ comp benefits if you’ve suffered an injury or illness because of your job.

Are You Eligible for Workers' Compensation Benefits?

Injured on the job? Learn who is—and isn't—covered under workers' comp.

Workers' Compensation Benefits FAQ

Frequently asked questions about workers' compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses.

California Paid Family Leave FAQ

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

California Rules on Vacation and Paid Time Off

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

California Pregnancy Disability Leave

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