California Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, and military/veteran status. Applies to employers with 5+ employees (1+ for harassment).

Protects employees who report violations of state or federal law, refuse to participate in illegal activity, or exercise any rights protected by law. Employers cannot retaliate through termination, demotion, suspension, or any adverse action.

Employers must provide at least 5 days (40 hours) of paid sick leave per year to all employees who work 30 or more days in California.

Employers with 15 or more employees must include a pay scale in all job postings. All employers must provide the pay scale for a position to an applicant upon request and to current employees for their position.

California's WARN Act requires employers with 75 or more employees to give 60 days' notice before mass layoffs, relocations, or plant closures affecting 50 or more employees.