California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill several weeks ago that revises the state labor law and provides additional protections to workers by allowing them more time to seek liquidated damages when pursuing claims against an employer for failure to pay minimum wage. Also called “Recovery of ...
Employment law can be confusing, misleading, and sometimes contradictory due to California's status as an at-will employment state. This means that employers have the right to terminate workers for any reason or even without providing a reason, as long as it doesn't violate other laws. However,...
Being terminated from a job can be distressing, even if you anticipated it. It's natural to feel shocked, angry, sad, worried, and fearful about what lies ahead. However, it is crucial to maintain professionalism and composure during this challenging time. After being fired, there are certain th...
Have you ever been fired without warning? If so, you know how it feels to be suddenly and unexpectedly stripped of your job. The sinking feeling that follows is more than just an emotional roller coaster; it's about losing livelihood and dignity. Your mind races with questions: "Why me?" "What d...
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed how we work. More employers are now open to remote work and employees are increasingly asking employers for authorization to work remotely. Employers are also realizing there is a benefit to remote work. Many have done away with office spaces alt...
Ever felt like David standing before Goliath, armed with nothing but a slingshot and a handful of stones? Feeling like David in a fight against Goliath, employees may struggle to stand up for their rights against wage and hour violations. It's important to know that the collective strength betwe...
There are a number of state and federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. Anti-discrimination laws in California and at the federal level exist to make sure that individuals are not discriminated or harassed in the workplace because of who they are. Being able to work without unlawful ...
Feeling a deep dread, one takes each step cautiously as if traversing an unknown minefield - such is the anxiety that many employees in Los Angeles experience when they open their work emails. It's like walking through a field, not knowing if the next step will trigger a landmine. For many employ...
Ever been stopped in your tracks by a law that seemed to exist only on paper? Ever felt like you're trying to scale an invisible wall, despite all the legal protection promised? Welcome to the world of many pregnant employees. They have rights - they know it and yet... The Pregnancy Discriminat...
Ever felt like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight? That's how navigating California Wage and Hour Laws can feel for many. You clock out after a long day, only to wonder if your paycheck will reflect the extra hours worked. Or perhaps, you've been classified as an independent ...
Have you ever felt the chill of unease during a work trip or at an office party, when what should be casual conversation veers uncomfortably into inappropriate territory? Yes, we're diving headfirst into the thorny question: Can sexual harassment occur outside of work? You see, workplace romance...
Ever felt the sting of a paycheck lighter than it should be? Maybe you've glanced at your bank account, only to feel that pang of injustice. Your heart drops because those hard-earned dollars aren't there. You're not alone in this fight against wage theft - countless others have been right where...
What Is Harassment And What Is Not? All types of sexual relationships and behavior in the workplace are not legally prohibited. And since we discuss what does constitute workplace sexual harassment, we also are providing you with situations that do not necessarily constitute inappropriate behavio...
Employment law covers a range of rights and responsibilities that make up the relationship between an employer and employee. Employment law applies not only to current employees, but also former workers and individuals who are applying for a job. A number of the legal disputes that involve compan...
California has some of the strongest protections when it comes to protecting the rights of employees. This includes the right to be paid correctly and on time. California laws are clear when it comes to how and when employees should be paid, what information workers should receive with their payc...
California labor laws classify different types of employees based on their job duties and the type of work they do. Exempt and nonexempt employees in California are distinguished based on their job duties as well as their pay structure. These differences typically determine whether or not an empl...
Workers in California have rights if they are being investigated in the workplace. Whether you work for a public agency or a private company, or whether or not you are part of a union, your employer must follow company policies and labor laws during the internal investigation process. You have ri...
All California residents have the right to privacy. The state's Constitution gives workers the right to sue employers of violations of their right to privacy. In order to prove a violation of privacy, the employee must show that the employer violated his or her reasonable expectation of privacy. ...
Most of California's employees are considered "at will" and do not have an employment contract. This means that they can leave their jobs when they desire and their employers can let them go "at will" without stating a reason for the job termination. Employers cannot terminate an "at-will" employ...
Employers are required under state and federal laws to pay workers the wages they have rightfully earned. If your employer has not paid you for the work you have done, you may be entitled to receive those unpaid wages as well as interest and penalties. You may also be able to receive compensation...
Federal antidiscrimination laws are statutes that prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation and disability. These laws apply in a variety of scenarios such as employment, housing, education and pu...
Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Darcy French, a veteran of the department, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her employer alleging that her supervisors ignored her complaints about the harassment. According to a Los Angeles Times news report, French says in her lawsuit that supervisors...
California labor laws state that employers cannot force their employees to work off the clock. All time you spend working must be accounted for and paid. You are required to be paid under the law even if your employer did not authorize extra time. If you worked and your employer knew about it or ...
All employees in California deserve to be paid the wages they earned. When hourly employees are not paid their wages due, they have the right to file a wage and hour claim against their employer. These claims cover an employer's failure to pay minimum wage, overtime pay as well as labor code viol...
How an employer defines an employee can make a big difference in the wages and benefits a worker receives. Workers can typically be classified as "employees" or as "independent contractors." There are pros and cons to both of these classifications. However, it is important to note that an employe...
You do not have to go through this alone. Contact our Los Angeles Employment law firm for a free case evaluation. We represent our clients on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees unless you win or recover compensation, and you will never have to pay out-of-pocket. California-only. We are unable to help those outside of California. Call (818) 990-8300
