Worker’s Rights

Visit the DIR website to learn more about paid sick leave, minimum wage, and how to file a complaint.

Retaliation

• Retaliation occurs when your employer punishes you for exercising your labor rights. Retaliation is illegal. As a worker in California, you are protected against retaliation, regardless of your immigration status.

• Read the booklet here.

• Retaliation Protections English/Español

• Pocket Guide to Retaliation English/Español

Paid Sick Leave

• If you are denied leave, you can file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner’s Office. More paid sick leave for workers starting January 2024. Workers can earn 40 hours or 5 days (whichever is more) of paid sick leave per year.

• Work Leave Pay & Benefits English/Español

• Right to Paid Sick Leave English/Español

Worker’s Compensation

• You may be eligible for workers’ compensation, which pays for medical treatment and partial wages while you recover if you think you caught COVID-19 at work.

• Infographic: English/Español

• Were you injured at work?

• How to file a worker’s compensation claim

Health & Safety Rights

• Is your employer taking steps to ensure safety? The COVID-19 Prevention non-emergency regulations are in effect until February 3, 2025. Learn about health and safety protections and report hazards to Cal/OSHA.

• Facts for California Workers English/Español