Did you know that it matters whether you are considered an employee versus an independent contractor? Employees have many rights under California law that independent contractors do not enjoy. Some employers wrongfully classify employees as independent contractors,...
Employment Disputes
Five ways to address an adverse employment decision
If you’re subjected to an adverse employment action, such as demotion, a changed work assignment, a pay cut, or termination, then your employer is going to do everything within its power to try to justify that action. But you shouldn’t just sit back and accept...
Can at-will employees be fired for any reason?
Employers in California may have employee handbooks, which state the rules within the company and the expectations for their employees. These may seem like employment contracts, but for most employees in California they do not change the fact that the employee is an...
Tips for building your retaliation case
You have a whole host of legal protections at your disposal as an employee. One of them is protection from retaliation and wrongful termination. But this area of the law is complicated, and it can be difficult to understand, especially when you’re just trying to...
Ruling requires Uber & Lyft to classify drivers as employees
Employee classification is an important issue that many people aren't aware of. This is particularly true in circumstances where a worker is deemed an independent contractor rather than an employee. The real life ramifications of such classification can be...
CA Supreme Court sees arbitration contract as unfairly signed
Late this summer, the California Supreme Court considered an agreement that limited an employee’s options for disputing his pay. The agreement forced the employee into mandatory arbitration more like a complex and expensive lawsuit than the cheaper, streamlined...
Retaliation isn’t only about termination
Unfortunately, California employees who face the prospect of retaliation might refuse to speak up about workplace mistreatment. While there are laws in place to protect employees against retaliation and wrongful termination, retaliation can manifest itself in numerous...
California office of Zillow sued for age discrimination
A Zillow employee recently filed a lawsuit against the company for age discrimination at its Irvine office. This lawsuit is one of four that have been brought against the company for employment practices exhibited at this particular office. The age discrimination...
New Executive Order seeks to ban contracts from violators
A new executive order signed by President Barack Obama may have a significant impact on federal contractors in California and other locations throughout the United States. The order will require contractors to disclose violations of labor laws when they submit bids...
Actions at diva’s death scene lead to California retaliation case
Every profession requires adherence to established guidelines to ensure that a job is done properly. True professionals expect nothing less from themselves and those with whom they work. If an employee sees a co-worker grossly violate an established procedure, it's...
