Information on Teen Workforce Readiness & Worker's Protections

Resources and more information can be found on the California Labor Federation website. 

 

Does the law protect workers joining unions?

It’s supposed to—but too often it doesn’t. Under the law, employers are not allowed to discriminate against or fire workers for choosing to join a union. For example, it’s illegal for employers to threaten to shut down their businesses or to fire employees or take away benefits if workers form a union. However, employers routinely violate these laws, and the penalties are weak or nonexistent.

 

You can find additional information regarding union organizing here.