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California Labor Law: Independent Contractor vs Employee Misclassification—Attorney Weighs In
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California Labor Law: Independent Contractor vs Employee Misclassification—Attorney Weighs In

Oakland, CA Workers can be "classified" (designated) as employees or independent contractors. "With the California labor law there is a presumption that workers are employees," says Leonard Emma of The Law Office of Randall Crane, and the burden is on employers to demonstrate that workers are independent contractors. Emma explains how improper classification of workers as independent contractors has far-reaching consequences.

August 6, 2011
When Is Bullying and Harassment a California Labor Law Violation?
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When Is Bullying and Harassment a California Labor Law Violation?

Sacramento, CA Although California was the first state to introduce anti-bullying legislation (2003), it is still prevalent in the workplace. "The most common forms of illegal harassment are from workplace bullies," says employee attorney Donna M. Ballman, P.A., "and they will stay a bully from playground to workplace." So when is harassment from your employer a violation of the California Labor Law?

July 20, 2011
California Labor Law on Family Leave Receives High Marks in Study
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California Labor Law on Family Leave Receives High Marks in Study

Los Angeles, CA According to a recent study, a California labor law concerning family leave has not hurt businesses very much, while a number of families have been able to improve their working lives, the Los Angeles Times reports.

January 17, 2011
California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations
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California Employer Sued for California Labor Law Violations

Napa, CA A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year alleges that a well-known corporation denied its employees in California of basic employment rights under California labor law. Johnson Controls Inc. was served in March for allegations ranging from the failure to pay proper wages (including overtime), to the failure to provide proper meal breaks.

January 4, 2011
Fired on Medical Leave—California Labor Law Violation?
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Fired on Medical Leave—California Labor Law Violation?

Mission Viejo, CA Stan had to take time off work due to a serious health issue - he was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. But just a few weeks after applying for medical leave he was terminated, an action that is likely a violation of the California Labor Law.

December 30, 2010
Was Worker's Death Due to Ignorance of California Labor Laws?
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Was Worker's Death Due to Ignorance of California Labor Laws?

San Francisco, CA The very premise of California labor law dictates a number of assumptions: that workers will be paid fairly, that they will be properly trained, and that they ultimately have a safe environment in which to work. The latter tenet appears to have been lacking in 2008 when a young mother met a horrible death at a California printing plant.

November 1, 2010
Pregnancy Penalty Violates California Labor Law
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Pregnancy Penalty Violates California Labor Law

Sacramento, CA When Darlene was pregnant, her boss went out of his way to make her job uncomfortable, to say the least. Darlene says she was harassed, which is a violation of the California labor law, pregnant or not. But subjecting a pregnant woman to a hostile work environment is borderline criminal.

September 17, 2010
CA Labor Law: Fired While on Disability
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CA Labor Law: Fired While on Disability

Buena Park, CA Robert believes he was terminated because his employer and insurance company wanted to avoid paying his disability claim. According to Robert, even though his doctor stated he was unable to work, Pitney Bowes claimed that his doctor "didn't send enough information" to justify a wrongful denial and termination, and that is a violation of California labor law.

August 31, 2010
California Labor Law Violation: "Your Check Is in the Mail"
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California Labor Law Violation: "Your Check Is in the Mail"

Martinez, CA Denise's co-workers and a few of her bosses made life so miserable for her that she had no choice but to resign. "The bosses accepted my resignation and, as per our contract, I gave three weeks notice," says Denise. "But the office manager said, 'Why don't you just leave now, because you were just fired.' I was in shock." The next day Denise asked if her final check was ready and the boss said it was sent by certified mail - a violation of the California labor law.

June 15, 2010
California Labor Law Basis for Federal Lactation Accommodation Health Reform
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California Labor Law Basis for Federal Lactation Accommodation Health Reform

Washington, DC According to California labor law, nursing mothers who have returned to work have been granted allowances and protections for the purposes of nursing. This nearly decade-old section of the labor code quietly made it into the federal health care reform bill, allowing for California lactation provisions to serve as the model for the federal program.

May 18, 2010
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