Under California Code, Labor Code – LAB § 1053, “upon special request,” former employers can make truthful statements regarding the former worker's separation of employment. They can also state whether the worker is eligible for rehire.
Human resource law is part of the legal system that regulates how employees should be hired, evaluated, promoted and fired. These laws and regulations allow the company and employer to administer fair and equal treatment to all of its employees to avoid lawsuits.
HR law, sometimes called employment law, is an area of law that focuses specifically on the workplace and workers. The aim of these laws and regulations is to promote fair and equal treatment of a company's employees.
There are several types of employment statutes including civil rights, family and medical leave, workers' compensation, and labor relations laws.
Labor relations is a sub-function of the human resources umbrella that is focused on preventing and resolving employee-related problems, usually with regard to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or union contract.
If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.
You can file your claim by email, mail or in person, download a claim form, complete and print it, attach applicable documents and mail to the Labor Commissioner's Office.
Yes. California's workplace laws extend protections against hostile and unsafe work environments, which can include excessive stress and anxiety from having to work in these unsafe conditions.
California employment laws provide a variety of protections for workers, including protection against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, and more. Start by understanding the specific laws related to your situation. Keep a detailed record of the issues you're facing.
Employers cannot make statements that are malicious in any way. They cannot provide unsolicited information about you or your job performance. They cannot make statements about your beliefs, such as politics or religion, or make statements about your union activities.