Employment Law

Hiring Employees FAQ

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

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.

How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim

To get workers' comp benefits for an on-the-job injury or illness, you need to follow your state's rules for reporting the injury and filing a claim. Learn how the process work and where to get more information and help.

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 is one of only a few states that provide cash benefits to employees who need time off work to bond with a child or to care for a sick family member.

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.