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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 […]

Whenever your employer offers you a severance agreement, it’s important to read and understand the document carefully and when not to sign a severance agreement. Not in every situation will it be in your best interest to accept the agreement as is. If you think the offer is not satisfactory or you are confident in […]

Losing a job can be a tough experience, but a severance agreement can help ease the financial burden and provide a bridge to your next opportunity. Unfortunately, not all employers fulfill their obligation to pay severance, which can leave employees feeling uncertain and frustrated. This can be especially challenging for those who rely on the severance pay […]

Did you know that there are 1.35 million lawyers in the United States? And this number is continually increasing yearly. With millions of lawyers in the US, choosing the right employment lawyer for your case can be a daunting task. Remember, there is no lawyer that is perfect for every case and/or every client. In […]

Have you been the victim of age discrimination in the workplace? Whether the age discrimination eventually led to your termination or you are still putting up with the unjust treatment due to your age day after day, you must explore your options. Depending on the circumstance, you might have grounds to take action against your […]

Unlawful firing of an employee is an action where an employer terminates the employment of an employee without good cause. Another name for unlawful firing is wrongful termination. California employees are legally protected from unlawful firing by both state and federal laws. In some cases, staff may get fired inappropriately for little or no reason at […]

When you find out that you are pregnant, you will most likely have a variety of questions about what that means for your everyday life. One of those questions may be “How will this affect my job?” This question is a very important one and it is equally important to learn the right answers. When […]

Have you experienced poor treatment in your place of work? Were you suddenly terminated without a valid reason directly related to your work performance and/or your ability to perform your job? If so, you might have been wrongfully terminated. Depending on the details surrounding your termination, you may have grounds to take legal action against […]

Have you recently been furloughed? What now? What does “furlough” even mean? How will you get money? Will you still keep your health and life insurance? In this article, you will learn about furlough employee rights in California. What are Furloughed Employee Rights in California? The California WARN Act helps employees who lose their job […]