What is involved in de-unionizing a workplace?

Removing a union is not an easy task, but it is possible as long as the employees take correct legal steps. The first thing to note, however, is that employers cannot force a group of union workers to de-unionize, and that workers who do wish to de-unionize do not need to ask their employers.

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Working at a Computer All Day: Know Your Rights

Every employee in the U.S. has the right to a safe and hazard-free workplace. The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires that the workplace be ‘free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employees.’ This article describes employee’s rights as they relate to ergonomics.

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California State Disability Insurance

California’s State Disability Insurance program (SDI) is designed to insure workers for disabilities that prevent them from performing their regular work, whether the injuries are work-related or not.

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California Paid Family Leave (Comprehensive Guide for 2024)

The California Paid Family Leave program allows paid leave to employees for any of the following events: the birth of a child; the adoption of a child, or a foster child under 18 arriving in the family; and a serious illness of a domestic partner, spouse, child, or parent who needs care.

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California Unpaid Family Leave

California employees may take up to 12 weeks unpaid leave from their work under the California Family Rights Act for the birth of a child, the adoption or placement of a foster child in their home, or a serious health condition of self, parent, child, or spouse.

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