Legal Glossary
Understanding legal terms simplified
Whistleblower Protection
Whistleblower Protection in California means your employer cannot legally punish or fire you for reporting illegal or unsafe activities at work, or for refusing to participate in such actions.
Work Authorization
Work Authorization is official permission from the U.S. government for a non-citizen to legally work within the United States.
Workers Compensation
Workers' Compensation in California is a system that provides medical care and partial wage replacement to employees who get injured or become ill because of their job.
Wrongful Termination
In California, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or retaliation, or in violation of an employment contract.