Employment Law for Employees

California is known for its unique worker-friendly employment laws. Robust legal protections exist for numerous protected classes of employees, including those with a disability. This helps ensure they are treated fairly and equitably in the workplace. Both state and...

Dealing with a sudden job loss in California due to wrongful termination demands immediate action. How can an employee build a solid case? Preserve digital communication After a wrongful termination, access to company email and computer files can disappear instantly....

California law protects employees from discrimination based on race, gender, disability, age or other protected characteristics, and you have the right to hold a discriminatory employer accountable. However, knowing your rights is one thing, while taking action...

Workers in California have rights that aren’t present in other states. Some of these have to do with the classification of that worker. Some workers are considered employees and have significant protections, but others are independent contractors who have fewer...

There are plenty of sayings about age, such as “age is just a number” and “sixty is the new forty.” Today’s older adults are indeed enjoying better health and more vitality than previous generations.  Age isn’t a barrier to pursuing new goals or changing careers....

California employees have the benefit of some of the most protective labor laws in the country. Many facets of employee benefits and pay are covered by state laws. One that some people may not know about is how final paychecks must be handled. The conditions of the...

Employees in California have very specific rights that are built into state law. Some of these rights are above and beyond what other states offer. It’s critical that all employees in this state understand their rights so they can ensure their employers comply with...

People are often worried about crossing certain lines in the workplace, at least when it comes to their relationship with coworkers. For instance, someone may be considering asking their coworker out, thinking that they could take their relationship to a more romantic...

Many employers want their workers to give two weeks’ notice before they quit. This is a common practice and is considered good business etiquette. Can an employer mandate that this has to happen? If an employee decides they want to quit immediately, without giving...

If you work for more than 40 hours a week, you deserve overtime pay. This is true for hourly workers across the country. Some workers with employment contracts and salaries may not be paid overtime, but hourly workers should be. This is also true in California, where...