Parental leave laws are designed to help families welcome a new child without forcing parents to sacrifice their careers. California provides some of the most expansive parental leave protections in the United States, yet disparities between how mothers and fathers...

Independent contractors play an important role in California’s modern workforce. Many professionals operate their own businesses and serve multiple clients simultaneously. In most situations, this flexibility is a defining feature of independent contractor status. However, some companies attempt to limit...

Employees in California who request workplace accommodations for disabilities are entitled to meaningful consideration under both federal and state law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) require employers to evaluate reasonable accommodations...