Advocating For California Employee Rights
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Many people, even those who are typically quite fastidious, may gloss over the specific requirements in their employment contract when starting a new job. A combination of excitement about this new opportunity and the assumption that the language is always the same...
Businesses are always looking for a competitive edge, and this may directly affect the well-being of employees. The unfair and unethical treatment of workers seems to be happening a lot these days. More and more workers in California and...