California Layoff Notice Requirements An employer is not legally obligated to employ a worker, nor to rehire an individual into another position in the company. Your employer is well within their rights to let go of their employees when financial times get hard. However, employers may be obligated to provide advance notice of a layoff […]

Navigating Damages in Employment Cases: Lost Wages vs. Emotional Distress In employment law cases, damages typically fall into two categories: lost wages and emotional distress. While both types of compensation aim to address the harm caused by workplace mistreatment, it’s important to note that claimants may not always receive both forms of damages. Depending on […]

Each year, there are 2.8 million nonfatal accidents and injuries at the workplace in the US. Aside from work-related injuries, employees can get injured off the clock or develop a medical condition. Depending on the condition or injury, achieving a full recovery may not always be possible. Among those who have lasting injuries or disabilities, there’s a […]

The last place you should have to worry about harassment is at your job. Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace is all too common. If you’re being harassed at work, you may be wondering if you can sue your employer for sexual harassment. Short of filing a lawsuit against your employer, you can also obtain a […]

Employees in California have various rights that employers must respect. Unfortunately, employers don’t always act properly. This can be more than just frustrating for employees – it can be financially damaging. When push comes to shove, you may be wonder can I sue my employer? At Eldessouky Law, we understand that it can be difficult […]

Can I Sue Without a Right to Sue Letter? If you wonder Can I sue without a Right to Sue letter, the short answer is usually no — you generally cannot file a federal discrimination lawsuit without first receiving a Notice of Right to Sue letter from the EEOC. However, there are important exceptions and […]

An EEOC right to sue letter is your official authorization to file a federal discrimination lawsuit against your employer after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has processed your workplace discrimination charge. This critical document serves as proof that you’ve completed the required administrative steps under federal employment laws before pursuing litigation. California workers face unique […]

It is completely unfair for an employee to put in the effort without receiving compensation.; employees need money to pay their bills and rent. Failure on an employer’s part to pay their employees on time is not only illegal, it can also have devastating consequences. Are you considering suing your employer for unpaid wages? Depending […]

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Wrongful Termination in California? The statute of limitations for wrongful termination claims in California is either two or three years from the date of their termination, depending upon the reason the firing was unlawful. A formal administrative complaint may need to get filed before an employee can […]

Whether you’ve worked your full-time job for months or decades, you’ve got rights if you’re a salaried employee. California labor laws for salaried employees, in many cases, ensure that you’re covered if your employer acts in an unbecoming way or deprives you of pay. There are a lot of emotions that come up when your […]