While you’re deciding on an attorney for your wrongful termination or employment discrimination lawsuit, here are 5 questions you should be asking before you contact a labor attorney: Are They Specialists or “Jacks of All Trades?” You’ve probably heard the saying— “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Some law offices in Los Angeles are… Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday placed limits on a state labor law that allows private lawsuits on behalf of groups of workers. The Private Attorneys General Act, (PAGA), has allowed employees to pursue civil penalties for labor code violations as proxy for the state of California, according to a statement from Rob Bonta, California Attorney… Read More
Most employment in California functions under the terms of at-will employment law. The at-will employment law aims to ensure employees have the right to leave a job they no longer want without repercussions while providing employers the control to exercise hiring and firing decisions at their discretion. The core of the at-will employment law is… Read More
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of the United States is a component of the US Department of Labor. The responsibilities of the EEOC include developing new measures to prevent and resolve workplace harassment and discrimination. The EEOC is also tasked with investigating claims of employers’ violations of EEOC law. If you believe you have… Read More
California employment laws include various regulations regarding pay, benefits, and expense compensation for employees. Employers must abide by these terms and pay their employees appropriately. When it comes to business-related expenses, employers are typically responsible for compensating their employees for any expenses they incur while performing their job duties. For example, if you must use… Read More
California enforces various strict labor laws intended to preserve workers’ rights and prevent workers from being forced to work too many hours in a day or too many hours in a week. The California overtime laws for 2022 intend to make employers’ overtime obligations clearer, ensuring employees are paid appropriately for their time at work… Read More
Many people working in California have demanding jobs, and the term “hostile work environment” is commonly misunderstood. A hostile work environment manifests when discrimination prevents employees from performing their job duties. Hostile work environment claims most often pertain to sexual harassment in the workplace, but any harassment or discrimination can cause a hostile work environment…. Read More
Employees of all industries in California must understand their rights regarding termination. Most employment in California functions on an “at-will” basis, meaning both the employer and the employee have the right to terminate the working relationship at will. Neither party is required to give prior notice or cite a specific reason for ending a working… Read More
Almost every California employer upholds a time off policy for their workforce. Generally, employees can accrue paid time off as they work for their employers, and employers may also offer sick days and other forms of paid time off. However, there are no laws requiring employees to provide specific amounts of unpaid time off to… Read More