If you’re a driver in California, you’re likely entitled to the same rest and meal break protections as other workers—despite what some employers might tell you.
Drivers working for trucking companies, delivery services, taxi companies, and other transportation businesses
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The California Employment Law Blog, published by Castle Law: California Employment Counsel, PC, focuses on legal issues affecting workers in California. It covers topics such as workplace rights related to drinking water and sanitation, minimum wage compliance and related court rulings, whistleblower protections against employer retaliation, and new safety regulations for domestic workers. The blog addresses practical concerns about employer obligations under California labor laws, including wage and hour disputes, workplace safety standards, and protections for employees who report violations. It provides guidance on legal recourse and compliance with state-specific employment regulations.
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Take Your Rest Break California: You have earned it.
Many California workers have the right to take paid rest breaks during their workday, but employers may fail to provide the opportunity or consider on-duty time as a rest break. And if your employer isn’t providing proper rest breaks, you…
California Employees Are not Required to Waive their Meal Breaks
California workers are typically entitled to meal breaks during their shifts exceeding 5 hours, but you may not be getting a meal break for shifts that are over five hours but less than six if you signed a prospective meal…
When the Clock Strikes Overtime: A Day in the Life
Know Your Rights: A Fast Food Worker’s Story
California law provides important protections for workers in fast food and other industries, but some employees may not even recognize when these rights are being violated. Understanding your rights can help ensure
California law provides important protections for workers in fast food and other industries, but some employees may not even recognize when these rights are being violated. Understanding your rights can help ensure
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Reproductive Loss Leave: California’s Compassionate Protection for Employees
California employees have the right to take up to five days of leave following a reproductive loss event, providing crucial time to process grief and attend to personal needs.
What Qualifies as a Reproductive Loss Event?
Under California law, a
What Qualifies as a Reproductive Loss Event?
Under California law, a
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Understanding Your Rights to Disability Accommodations in California Workplaces
In California, workers with disabilities have strong legal protections that require employers to provide reasonable accommodations and engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate workplace modifications.
What Qualifies as a Disability?
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),
What Qualifies as a Disability?
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),
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Religious Accommodations in the Workplace: Understanding Your Rights Under California Law
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California law recognizes that the freedom to worship as one believes is a basic human right. Employers in California have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices,
California law recognizes that the freedom to worship as one believes is a basic human right. Employers in California have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices,
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Off-Duty Cannabis Use
California law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for using cannabis outside of work hours and away from the workplace.
What California Law Protects
California Government Code Section 12954 establishes important protections for employees who use cannabis during their personal
What California Law Protects
California Government Code Section 12954 establishes important protections for employees who use cannabis during their personal
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Your Right to Wear Pants at Work: Understanding California’s Gender-Based Dress Code Protections
California law protects your right to wear pants in the workplace regardless of your sex. If your employer has denied you this right based on your sex, you may have grounds for an employment discrimination claim.
California Government Code Section
California Government Code Section
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Your Right to Breaks: California’s Meal and Rest Break Requirements
California law guarantees most workers the right to meal and rest breaks during their workday, yet these fundamental rights may be frequently violated by employers. If you’re not receiving proper breaks or premium pay when breaks are missed, you may
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