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...
Advocating For California Employee Rights
Employment Law
Did a potential employer violate The Fair Chance Act?
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...
What can a former employer tell a potential employer about you?
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...
Understanding your employment contract’s arbitration clause
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...
Whistleblowers may want to consider a Qui Tam Action
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...
What damages, if any, can you claim from a wrongful termination in California?
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...
Can your boss stop you from quitting?
You want to quit your job and move on to something new. Your boss, however, does not want you to leave since you’re a very valuable asset to the company. When you try to tell them that you’re quitting, you can tell that they’re thinking about ways to get you to stay....
Executives, make sure your employment contracts offer protections
The working relationships between executives and their employers usually begin upon the foundation provided by employment contracts. If this foundation is weak, your relationship with your employer may crumble. If the foundation is sturdy, your working relationship...
Details that you should prioritize when negotiating a severance agreement
Typically, the bigger a company is, the less chance there is that its leadership will think twice about letting you go from your job. If they don't feel that you're the right person to carry their operation into the future, then a big corporation will likely cancel...
Does at-will employment invalidate wrongful termination claims?
California is an at-will employment state. Although companies can create durational employment contracts that address employment for a specific number of years, it is possible for either party to end that contract ahead of time. Under at-will employment laws, workers...