If your former employer is contacted for a referral when you apply for a new job, the law allows them to say bad things about you or your job performance, as long as they tell the truth. Similarly, the employer cannot give information about you or your job if they know it is fake, trying to prevent you from getting a new job. In addition, it is legal for the employer to express an opinion about their performance (e.g., saying “they were not trustworthy”), but they cannot say things that are actually false (“they stole”). Because the difference between legal and illegal is so small, many employers have decided to provide only the data that a person has worked on for them. Although these guidelines are widely used, they are not required by law. We rely on the police to protect and treat us fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. This card advises you if you have contact with the police and helps you understand your rights. This information is not intended to be legal advice. In most cases, employers can dismiss them “at will”, i.e. at any time, for any reason; The law doesn`t even require you to get a reason for your dismissal. However, there are some exceptions to the “will” dismissal rule.
It is illegal for your employer to fire you: you have the right to a lawyer, but the government does not have to give you one. If you don`t have a lawyer, ask for a list of free or low-cost legal service providers. File a written complaint with the Internal Investigations Department or a Citizen Complaints Committee. In most cases, you can file your complaint anonymously if you wish. Your designation as an “employee” or “independent contractor” depends on how you do your job, not your title. If you have a job, you can get unemployment insurance, workers` compensation, health and safety protection from Cal/OSHA, and protection from discrimination. If you are classified as an independent contractor, you do not have this coverage. Translate text with a single click in any program on your computer Ask the officer to hand over the arrest warrant under the door or hold it at the door window so you can check it.
A search warrant allows police to enter the address listed on the search warrant, but officers can only search the areas and items mentioned in the warrant. An arrest warrant allows the police to enter the home of the person named in the arrest warrant if they believe the person is inside. An AIC warrant does not allow officers to enter your home without your permission. Drivers and passengers have the right to remain silent. If you are a passenger, you can ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, sit quietly or walk away. Even if the official says no, you have the right to remain silent. Don`t resist arrest, even if you think it`s unfair to be arrested. Private employees have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their personal records to find out what kind of information they contain about themselves and their job performance. (California Labor Code, Section 1198.5). Your employer must allow you to review your file and obtain a copy within a “reasonable” time after you make the request.
You can add your own documents to your personal file if you disagree with the information it contains. There are other laws that grant similar rights to certain public sector employees. Regardless of how long their employer meets the size requirements, employees who participate in the state`s disability insurance program are entitled to up to six weeks of partial pay per year while taking time off to bond with a new baby or adopted child. or to care for parents, step-parents, grandparents, siblings, children, grandchildren, spouses or partners if they have a serious illness. Under the Family or Medical Leave Act, you are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to familiarize yourself with your new baby. or if you, your children, parents, spouse or spouse have a “serious medical condition” (including a serious health problem due to domestic violence). During their absence, the employer must maintain their health benefits and reinstate them in the same or an equivalent position upon their return. You are entitled to this right if you meet the following conditions: Call your local ACLU or visit www.aclu.org/profiling. If you are terminated or furloughed, your employer must pay you all wages due immediately upon termination (California Labor Code Section 201). If you resign and inform the employer 72 hours in advance, you are entitled to compensation on the last day of work. If you give less than 72 hours` notice, your employer has up to 72 hours after you tell them you`re leaving to pay yourself (California Labor Code Section 202).
You have the right to remain silent and do not need to discuss your immigration or citizenship status with police, immigration officers or any other officer.