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What to Expect as a PAGA Representative: Your Role in California’s Fight for Workers’ Rights
Being a PAGA representative means stepping up to enforce labor laws not just for yourself, but for your coworkers, too.
If you’ve experienced wage theft, unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, or other labor law violations at work, you may have

 
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 may not realize they have the same right to duty-free breaks as most employees in

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 you receive fair compensation and know when you may have claims against your employer.
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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 reproductive loss event includes:

  • Miscarriage
  • Stillbirth
  • Failed adoption
  • Failed surrogacy
  • Unsuccessful assisted reproduction

The law

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), which applies to employers with five or more employees, a disability is defined broadly to

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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, including religious dress and grooming practices.
What Qualifies as a “Religious Belief” Under California Law?