Employment Law

All employees have specific rights that they can count on when they’re in the workforce. It’s imperative that they understand how employment laws protect them as they’re doing their job duties. If there are ever any issues that creep up, employees do have legal...

Unfortunately, some California employers attempt to get around the rules to terminate employees protected by state and federal employment laws. The following are three types of wrongful termination: When it is an act of discrimination When it is an act of retaliation...

You've never really thought about talking about your pay with your co-workers, but then your employer puts up a sign saying that any discussions of wages are prohibited. Suddenly, you're wondering why they would do this. What do they have to hide? Should you start...

At one time, only powerful companies required employees to sign employment contracts. In the 21st century, even some mom-and-pop operations use contracts to manage or control the employment side of running a business. For the record, most employment contracts protect...

The stereotype of an older, male boss chasing a young, female secretary around a desk probably started for a reason. After all, there was a time when sexual harassment in the workplace was something that most women just expected. Times have changed. With them, so have...

California workers have enjoyed the protections afforded to them by The Fair Chance Act since the start of 2018. This state law restricts how employers can advertise positions and consider applicants for any vacancies that they may have. This law was enacted to ensure...

If you left a job on less-than-friendly terms with your boss or if they fired you, then you’re understandably worried about what they’ll say when potential employers with whom you’re interviewing call them for a reference or employment verification. Even someone you...

There's a lot of competition for jobs in some sectors here in Los Angeles. This leads many employers to ask their workers to sign employment contracts before they take on their roles. Your employment contract likely states that you’re required to first use arbitration...

If an employee has evidence that their employer has defrauded the government, they can bring a Qui Tam lawsuit on behalf of the government.   This is, naturally, not an easy step to take -- and the government knows that it can be difficult for any employee to step...

Most employees in the state of California are considered “at-will” employees. This means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment contract for pretty much any reason, or for no reason whatsoever. However, the same laws prohibit employers...