When a California employee requires a leave of absence, they may be eligible for leave under two key statutes: the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Although these laws have similarities, they vary slightly in terms of coverage, eligibility requirements, and reasons for taking leave. This blog post explores
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CFRA, short for the California Family Rights Act, is a California statute that provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical issues. This blog attempts to answer the most common questions asked by employees who are either on CFRA leave or trying to determine whether they qualify
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When something feels wrong at work, employment records can help reveal what really happened. A sudden termination, unexpected disciplinary notice, negative performance review, missing wages, changed job duties, or suspicious performance write-up may raise serious questions about an employer’s actions. In many California employment cases, personnel files, payroll records, and signed employment documents can provide
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In its May/June 2023 issue, CAOC Forum published an article by Christa Riggins on the statute of limitations for adult sexual assault claims. This article discusses the expansion of the statute of limitations for adults who suffered damages from sexual assault. It begins with the enactment of new legislation in 2018, which added Section 340.16
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Over the last few years, California has significantly expanded leave rights for its workers. Some of the most notable changes have been broadening medical leave coverage to employers with at least five employees (rather than 50) and providing leave to care for an expanded group of individuals (e.g., domestic partners and children of domestic partners).
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Workplace discrimination is a widespread issue that affects many organizations, and California businesses are no exception. In 2021, workers in California submitted almost 4,000 employment discrimination complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), ranking it as the third-highest state in the United States for discrimination complaints. Discrimination in the workplace harms not only targeted
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently reported that approximately 80% of employers are using Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools in the recruitment process. These AI tools range from chatbots that contact potential applicants to facial and speech analysis software used during interviews. Companies report that the tools have assisted them in more quickly identifying and
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California continues to expand protections for its workers. From increased minimum wages to bereavement leave rights, here are some of the new employment laws taking effect in 2023. Minimum Wage Increases Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 per hour. In contrast to previous years, this new rate applies
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A question that sometimes comes up in my work is whether an employer can ask an employee to work during their FMLA leave. And, more specifically, what communications and requests by an employer are appropriate during a leave of absence. This article answers these questions and provides specific examples of acceptable and unacceptable requests by
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Riggins Law Files Lawsuit For Woman Alleging Sexual Assault by Harvey Weinstein On March 25, 2021, Riggins Law filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of a woman claiming she was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein. The lawsuit was reported on by the Los Angeles Times and NBC News. The LA
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