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Category Archives: Employment Disputes
How to Know If Your Firing Was Illegal in California?
Very few things are more upsetting than showing up to work, only to be told that you are no longer an employee. When you have good performance reviews, the company isn’t experiencing layoffs, or the circumstances of your termination seem suspicious, you may be wondering…
How to File a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit in California
To file a wrongful termination lawsuit in California, first establish the legal grounds for your claim, such as public policy violation, discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. Next, report the action to the appropriate governmental body, like the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) for…
How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in San Diego, CA?
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,…
California’s ‘ABC test’ prevents employee misclassification
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, depriving these workers of their rights under the…
Five ways to address an adverse employment decision
To address an adverse employment decision, you can gather performance records to contradict your employer's reasoning, secure evidence of retaliation if applicable, and keep a journal of workplace incidents. Additionally, ascertain if you were given notice and an opportunity to correct issues, and consider if…
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 at-will employee. This…
Tips for Building your Retaliation Case
To build a retaliation case, you should first understand that protection applies if you engaged in lawful activity and your employer took adverse action because of it. It is crucial to document all conversations and retain employment records, as your employer may try to argue…
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 tremendous. After all, independent contractors do…
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 hearings described in California statutes. The Court…
Retaliation isn’t only about termination
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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 different ways. Workers might feel mistreated in many…
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 lawsuit states that a…
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 for federal contracts. The ‘Fair Pay…
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