Wrongful termination can be a challenging offense to prove. Demonstrating the motive involved in someone’s employment being terminated can be difficult, especially without a clear statement from the employer. However, there are many situations where these cases are won, and the court can see that…
Wrongful termination is a complicated issue. However, it’s often one that you need to act relatively quickly on. Because wrongful termination can come in many different forms, there are different deadlines for when you will need to decide whether to file a claim. This means…
Wrongful termination is an aspect of employment law, which means that it’s not typically handled by the normal civil court process. Instead, there are separate institutions set up for addressing labor and employment issues. However, this is often a complicated and challenging process, and many…
Wrongful termination can be a particularly complicated issue. California is an “at-will” state, which means that employers are free to terminate employment at any time for any reason. However, the reason must not be in violation of California law. It can be difficult to know…
Though always unpleasant, sexual harassment is especially stressful at work since your job performance and security are at stake. If you’ve been victimized by workplace sexual harassment, be sure to speak with a sexual harassment attorney. Understanding California workplace sexual harassment statistics can help you…
If you believe that you have experienced workplace discrimination, you can choose to file a charge with the federal committee EEOC (the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) before you take legal action against your employer. Keep reading to learn more about how to file an…
In the state of California, employees are protected by law against discrimination in a professional capacity within the workplace. Workers are additionally protected from retaliatory action for speaking out against discrimination in their place of employment. Read on to learn more about discrimination and examples…
If you or a family member was recently fired from a job, make sure the termination was completely legal. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to know when a wrongful discharge has occurred. Keep reading below to learn more about California wrongful termination laws and how…
California has protective labor laws that afford California workers several rights. When those workers are taken advantage of, exploited, or otherwise wronged in some way, they can retain the services of an employment lawyer. Hiring an employment lawyer can be a costly decision to make,…
In California, a full work shift is considered eight hours, and any labor conducted beyond that time should be considered overtime. Similarly, a full work week is 40 hours, and any work performed past that point is also considered overtime. Ideally, employers would always honor…
Staying updated on the latest statutes of employment law is essential for both employers and employees in California. Every year presents a new chance for these laws to be updated to better reflect the realities of the ever-changing employment landscape. 2024 is no different. By…
Overtime pay can be crucial for many employees and their livelihoods. Unfortunately, many employees do not understand their rights under federal and California employment law, leaving them without overtime pay that is rightfully theirs. To learn more about your eligibility for overtime pay and your…