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In California, employees who are wrongfully terminated from their job may have grounds to file a lawsuit against their employer seeking compensation for damages. Wrongful termination occurs when an individual has been fired from their job for reasons that violate state or federal law, such as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. This is a comprehensive guide […]

A lot of people, despite being furious about being wrongfully terminated, want to know about the possible outcomes before proceeding to file a lawsuit against their employers. This is because they believe that if the compensation is not enough, the stress and legal expenses that a lawsuit brings along aren’t worth the hassle. We’ve compiled […]

If you’re over 40 and facing a layoff or termination, receiving a severance agreement from your employer can be nerve-wracking. While they may offer you money and benefits, it’s crucial to fully understand the terms and conditions before signing anything. Thankfully, in California, employers are required to follow certain rules when offering severance agreements to […]

Bullying is something that can happen in any environment. Someone decides that they don’t like someone else and begins targeting them with the intent to bully them. Insults and disparaging remarks, sabotaging, starting rumors, pranking, and undermining reputations are all unfortunately common behaviors, even in the workplace. It can occur one-on-one or a group versus […]

Under California’s Labor Code section 230(e) employees are protected from termination or other workplace retaliation when they take certain protected actions, such as reporting discrimination, provided that either the employee has notified the employer of the violation or the employer is otherwise aware of the violation. Facing Employer Retaliation? Protect Your Vital Legal Rights California […]

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 […]

California employees who are at risk for layoff have certain legal protections. Employees have the right to notice of a layoff under both California and federal WARN laws. Employers in California are legally obligated to follow certain protocols if they must downsize, lay off a mass number of employees, close a facility, or make any other […]

Arbitration agreements have become a common feature in employment contracts across the United States, including California. These agreements require employees to waive their right to sue their employers in court and instead resolve disputes through arbitration. While arbitration can offer benefits such as speed and efficiency, there has been growing concern that such agreements can […]

People often find that they are treated differently at work after they are injured, had surgery, or need ongoing medical treatment. Some unfair treatment may qualify as discrimination—and when this happens, an employee can collect damages for the ill-treatment they suffered. However, employees will need clear and convincing evidence that discrimination occurred in order to […]

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 […]