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ABC Test in California: Employee or Independent Contractor?

Worker Status and Your Rights in California You might work full days under direct instructions from a supervisor and still receive a 1099 at tax time. A 1099 label changes overtime rights, minimum wage protections, meal and rest breaks, tax withholding, and access to benefits, which means your status as an employee or contractor sits […]
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Do FMLA and CFRA Run Concurrently?

In situations where employees have a condition that requires medical leave, California law usually brings two statutes into view: the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Both laws can protect the same period of time away from work or apply separately, depending on employer size and the […]
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Examples of Wrongful Termination

What Makes a Termination Wrongful? A firing can be unfair, abrupt, or handled poorly and still be legal. It only becomes “wrongful” when the reason for it breaks the law, such as when the termination violates a statute, goes against public policy, or breaches an agreement that limits the employer’s discretion. Here are the main […]
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California Workplace Harassment Laws

Harassing Conduct Recognized Under California Law California views workplace harassment through the lens of protected traits. Conduct tied to race, age, gender, disability, or another protected characteristic moves into unlawful territory when it disrupts a worker’s day or changes the way they experience their job. The behavior usually builds through regular interactions rather than one […]
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