No. The law does not require that a reason be stated when an employee is terminated. However, honesty is usually the best policy. If an employee is let go, particularly if the person has been on...

An unfair labor practice is defined by statute. Generally speaking, it is a claim that an employer has taken action that interferes with an employee's rights to organize; alternatively, it can...

A grievance is generally defined as a claim that the employer has violated a term or condition contained in a collective bargaining agreement. Usually, grievances begin informally but if certain...

Each district and each individual employee must make their own decision on whether it is appropriate for employees to join together in a labor organization. One distinct benefit is that union...

Absolutely. Under the Labor Code every employee has the right to inspect his or her personnel file; review all documents contained in the file; and make copies of documents in the file. If you...

School principals and assistant principals, and all other certificated administrators have several rights under the Education Code. First and foremost, they have the right to be employed by...