In today’s workplace, understanding your rights and recognizing inappropriate behavior is more crucial than ever. Quid pro quo harassment, a particularly damaging form of workplace misconduct, continues to affect thousands of employees across the United States each year. Whether you’re an entry-level worker or a seasoned professional, knowing how to identify and respond to this […]

Wage and hour disputes are among the most common legal issues faced by employees in various industries. These disputes can arise from various situations, such as unpaid overtime, misclassification as an independent contractor, failure to pay minimum wage, or meal and rest breaks. Navigating the complex legal landscape of wage and hour laws can be […]

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an already existing trend toward remote work, fundamentally changing the way many businesses operate. Even as some companies pull back to more traditional office environments, remote work continues to be a significant part of the employment landscape. Advances in remote work technology are likely to keep this trend growing. These changes […]

Age discrimination is the mistreatment of employees over the age of 40, most commonly seen as refusal to hire and denial of opportunities.  In 1967, the Age Discrimination Employment Act was signed into law, protecting workers 40 and older from discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other employment terms. Unfortunately many employers still discriminate against […]

Visualize this: you’ve just welcomed a child into your family, a time for joy and bonding. However, upon requesting parental leave, you encounter resistance or experience negative consequences at work. This scenario, known as parental leave retaliation, is unfortunately more common than we would like to admit. It’s an unfavorable measure an employer takes against […]

Every employment law case hinges on two fundamental principles: liability and damages. Liability involves proving that the employer violated the law, requiring effective communication to decision-makers regarding any issues or concerns. Once liability is established, the focus shifts to determining the case’s value. In California, damages typically encompass lost wages and emotional distress. Any actions […]

Is your employer retaliating against you? Today, we’re taking a closer look at how to identify the more subtle signs of employee retaliation. Under California labor laws, certain actions are protected from retaliation by employers.  These include whistleblowing, discussing wages,being in a protected class, and union activity. These are activities that employers have traditionally sought […]

In California civil cases involving employee-employer disputes, evidence plays a crucial role in substantiating claims and determining the outcome of the case. Evidence in such cases can generally be categorized into three main types: circumstantial evidence, documentary evidence, and testimony. Circumstantial evidence refers to indirect evidence that implies a fact or event without directly proving […]

Unauthorized workers possess rights under federal and state labor laws, including the entitlement to unpaid wages for work rendered. Despite their immigration status, employees are legally owed compensation for their labor. However, navigating the process of claiming unpaid wages can be complex due to concerns about immigration status. Seeking guidance from a legal professional or […]

Your workplace is supposed to be a welcoming and supportive environment that functions with the best interests of both the business and its employees in mind, but instances of harassment, abuse, and other actions that lead to emotional distress are not uncommon. Fortunately, California has several laws in place against these types of behavior, which […]