April 30, 2023
Legal Team
As an employee, you may have encountered a situation where your employer asks you why you are sick or what is causing your absence. This can be a sensitive issue, and it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities in such situations. What You Are Legally Required to Tell Your Employer In general,...
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April 30, 2023
Legal Team
Discrimination against an employee who has sustained a work-related injury is illegal under several federal laws in the U.S. However, it is not uncommon for employers and co-workers to engage in this type of behavior. If that is the case, the injured employee may have legal recourse. Types of Discrimination That Commonly Occurs After...
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April 29, 2023
Legal Team
Employees who are injured on the job have the right to file a workers' compensation claim to receive benefits. One of the most common questions is how long the process will take. Generally, once an employer’s insurance carrier has received the claim, they have 14 days to approve or deny it. If the claim...
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April 28, 2023
Legal Team
Employment laws in California are in place to ensure fair and just treatment of employees in the workplace. However, despite the laws and regulations, employers sometimes violate these rights. If you believe your rights as an employee have been violated, you have the right to file an employment legal complaint, and here is how....
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March 31, 2023
Legal Team
In California, part-time employment is defined as working less than 40 hours a week. However, California does not have a specific legal definition of part-time employment. Instead, it is generally determined by employer policies and practices. For example, some employers classify workers who put in at least 32 hours each week as full-time employees....
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