California Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The Process For Applying For Wotc?
  A: The first step is pre­screening to determine eligibility. The jobseeker or the employer must complete the Individual Characteristics Form, Work Opportunity Tax … More
• Q: How Does An Employee File A Complaint For Employment Discrimination?
  A: To file a complaint of employment discrimination, call the appropriate telephone number found by viewing the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Contact … More
• Q: Is There A Time Limit For Filing A Discrimination Complaint?
  A: You have one year from the date of the alleged discriminatory act in which to file a complaint. More
• Q: What Remedies Are Available For Employment Discrimination?
  A: The remedies available include the following: Back pay Hiring Promotion Reinstatement Out­of­pocket expenses Front pay Policy changes Training Reasonable … More
• Q: What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?
  A: State regulations define sexual harassment as unwanted sexual advances, or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. This definition includes many forms … More
• Q: For What Reasons May An Employee Take Leave Under The California Family Rights Act (Cfra)?
  A: An eligible employee may take a job­protected leave of absence for the birth of a child for purposes of bonding, for placement of a child in the employee's family … More
• Q: How Long May A Woman Be Off Work For Pregnancy?
  A: Under California law, an employer must provide up to four months disability leave for pregnant women. If more than four months of leave is provided for other types of … More
• Q: Who Is Eligible For State Disability Insurance?
  A: Disability is defined as any mental or physical illness or injury which prevents you from performing your regular or customary work. This includes elective surgery; … More
• Q: Can I Collect Sdi And Unemployment Insurance At The Same Time?
  A: No. The laws governing the SDI program state that you are not eligible to receive SDI during a period of time for which you are eligible to receive Unemployment … More
• Q: How Many Days Must You Be Off Work To Receive Sdi Benefits?
  A: Since every claim for SDI has a seven­day, non­payable waiting period, you must be disabled at least eight calendar days to collect benefits. More
• Q: How Long Can I Collect Sdi Benefits?
  A: You may collect up to 52 weeks of full SDI benefits, or the amount of wages in your base period, whichever is less. You may be paid for periods longer than 52 weeks … More

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