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How To File a Claim for Unpaid Overtime in California? 2025
Did you work overtime for your employer, but your paycheck didn’t reflect your work? If so, you may be entitled to recover your unpaid wages. California has some of the most stringent employment laws in the country. These laws help to ensure safe and ethical…
Can An Employer Provide Severance Other Than Money in California? 2025
If you're facing termination from a job, you may be wondering, "Can an employer provide severance other than money in California?" Severance packages are generally associated with monetary compensation given to employees after termination. However, in California, employers can structure severance agreements to include benefits…
What Are My Rights to Review, Accept, or Reject a Severance Package in California? 2025
Losing a job can make for uncertain times in your life. If you're presented with a severance package in California, it's important to understand your rights. Severance packages are not legally required in most cases, but many employers have them in their contracts or company…
Average Cost for a Lawyer to Review a Severance Agreement in California (2025)
When you find out you are losing your job, it can feel humiliating and terrifying, especially if you have a family to support. If you are fortunate enough to be offered a severance package in California, it may be wise to have an experienced lawyer…
Should I Hire a Lawyer to Negotiate My Severance in California? 2025
If you are lucky enough to be granted a severance package in California, it is vastly important to your continued financial stability that you make sure the package fully benefits you. Your company may try to take advantage of you by offering an unfair deal,…
How Much Does An Employment Lawyer Cost in California?
California has long recognized the value of employees that help to drive the success of businesses and keep the state’s economy and infrastructure intact. State and federal guidelines help ensure that business practices prevent employers from taking unfair advantage of their employees. Unfortunately, not every…
Are You a Woman Paid Less than A Man in California for the Same Work?
California’s Equal Pay Act California’s Equal Pay Act makes it illegal for an employer in California to pay any employee less than another employee of the opposite sex for the same or “substantial similar” work. If you have a valid Equal Pay Act claim, your…
California Lunch Break Law – Meal and Rest Break Laws
Exempt employees are a vital part of the economy in California, which is why the state goes to great lengths to protect the rights and privileges of workers. Unfortunately, many employers seek to take advantage of their employees, particularly hourly employees, by trying to manipulate…
California On-Call and Standby Time Policy
California (and federal) employment laws can be quite complicated, but certain key points tend to be spelled out in an extremely clear and straightforward way so that working people can easily understand their rights in the workplace. What some workers don’t know, however, is that,…
California Per Diem Employee Rights – All You Need To Know
Per diem employees are workers who work on an as-needed basis. This allows employers to have fewer employee expenses and provides employees with greater flexibility in their work schedules. Per diem employees are like independent contractors, but they are considered employees of the company, while…
California Paternity Leave Laws – All You Need to Know
Paternity leave refers to the time an employee who is a new father takes off work for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of their biological, surrogate, or adoptive child. While maternity leave for pregnant employees is an important part of medical and family leave,…
California 4 Hour Minimum Pay – What You Need to Know
As we enter the brand-new year of 2025, employers in California are still required to pay a minimum of four hours of wages to employees who report to work, regardless of whether they are actually able to work for the full shift. This law, known…
California Wrongful Termination Laws: All You Need to Know
Losing a job is never easy, particularly if you were fired from the job and you feel as though the termination was unjust. In cases of wrongful termination, there is often a violation of your rights, which may entitle you to file a claim against…
California Sick Leave Law – What Are Your Rights?
One of the benefits of employment in California is the accrual of sick leave. Because of this benefit, employees can take time off work without penalty when they are feeling sick. Not only is this helpful in recovery, but it reduces the risk of exposure…
California Cell Phone Reimbursement Law: All You Need to Know
Cell phones and other mobile devices are an integral part of many people’s lives. They allow users to easily maintain contact with others and provide a simple means of accessing necessary information. Over time, they have become tools for personal and professional use. Many employers…
Can an Employer Deny Unpaid Time Off in California?
Though most people have some form of employment, rarely does a job take up a person’s entire life. The majority of Americans have a family, hobbies, relaxation time, and other things that are important to them. With the advent of the 40-hour work week, employees…
What is A Hostile Work Environment in California?
Every American has certain rights in the workplace at both the federal and state levels. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of the United States is the federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace harassment and discrimination laws in the country. Employers may not discriminate against employees on…
California Wage and Hour Laws – All You Need to Know
If you run a business in California or are thinking about starting one, it’s essential to be up to date on the state’s wage and hour laws. These laws set the minimum wage, as well as the rules for overtime pay, meal and rest breaks,…
California Overtime Law
California has strict laws regarding how long employees can work. These laws are in place to protect individuals from being exploited and hold employers accountable. The 40-hour workweek helps to make sure that employees aren’t working more than they should without being fairly compensated. In…
Employee Home Internet Cost Reimbursement
California employers must reimburse their employees for all costs they incur in performing their jobs. These expenses include the cost of providing a personal vehicle or a cell phone for work purposes. These days, employers are increasingly requiring employees to perform work from home, which…
What steps should I take if I suspect I am being discriminated against at work?
What Steps Should I Take If I Suspect I Am Being Discriminated Against At Work? Employment discrimination can take many forms, and the discriminatory actions against you could be subtle. You might not be sure if you are being discriminated against based on an illegal…
What if I can’t afford to hire an attorney to pursue a personal injury case?
What If I Can’t Afford To Hire An Attorney To Pursue A Personal Injury Case? After an accident or injury, personal injury victims have many valid concerns. In addition to the anxieties about their health and the stress of recovery, they may be worried about…
What are signs that I may be being discriminated against at work?
What Are Signs That I May Be Being Discriminated Against At Work? No one likes to work with disagreeable co-workers or for a boss who mistreats them. It can be worse if the mistreatment is caused by age, sex, race, or another type of discrimination…
What does it mean that my employer must have good cause to fire me?
What Does It Mean That My Employer Must Have Good Cause To Fire Me? Most people in California are at-will employees, and their employers can fire them for a bad reason or no reason at all. However, if you have a written, oral, or implied…
What Information Should My Pay Stub Include?
What Information Should My Pay Stub Include? Your pay stub is a critical source of information that should contain everything you need to know about how your pay is calculated, including what deductions have been taken, how many hours you worked, and how much overtime,…
What should I say to my employer when requesting an accommodation for my disability?
What Should I Say To My Employer When Requesting An Accommodation For My Disability? The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect you from disability discrimination on the job. These laws also require your employer to make reasonable…
What is the statute of limitations to file a wage and hour claim in California?
What Is The Statute Of Limitations To File A Wage And Hour Claim In California? Knowing the statute of limitations for filing a wage and hour claim against your employer is critical in order not to lose out on the wages and other benefits of…
Should I file my employment discrimination complaint with the EEOC or the DFEH?
Should I File My Employment Discrimination Complaint With The EEOC Or The DFEH? If you are being discriminated against at your job based on your race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected classification, you can exercise your legal rights by filing an administrative complaint against…
How much is my personal injury case worth?
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Personal injury cases are settled every day for a wide variety of reasons and for varying amounts of compensation. Each state has different rules regarding the kinds of compensation available and limits to how much a victim…
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer to sue my employer?
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Lawyer To Sue My Employer? When you’re considering a lawsuit against your employer, it’s likely you’ll want to hire an attorney. If so, it’s important to evaluate and assess the costs and fees associated with your case.…
Is it legal for my employer to include a waiver of my rights under the ADEA in a severance agreement?
Is It Legal For My Employer To Include A Waiver Of My Rights Under The ADEA In A Severance Agreement? If you are being terminated from your job, your employer may offer you a severance package. Before you can receive your severance benefits, your employer…
How do I file a wage and hour claim against my employer in California?
How Do I File A Wage And Hour Claim Against My Employer In California? Even when you are a dedicated, hard-working employee, your employer could violate California’s wage and hour laws by failing to pay you properly for overtime or off-the-clock work, not paying you…
How Much does it Cost to Hire a Business Litigation Attorney in California?
Business Litigation Attorney Cost in California Any good business owner is always thinking about the bottom line, about ways to save money and keep his company thriving. So, many are reluctant to retain legal services in an attempt to cut costs. While it is true…
Does my employer have a duty to accommodate me as a transgender employee?
Does My Employer Have A Duty To Accommodate Me As A Transgender Employee? It is illegal under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act for your employer to discriminate against you as a transgender employee or prospective employee. Discrimination is prohibited against people who are transgender…
Do I need to disclose my disability in a job interview?
Do I Have A Duty To Mitigate My Damages In My Wrongful Termination Case? If you were wrongfully terminated from your job, you could have a claim for compensation against your employer, such as for your lost wages and emotional distress. You may be entitled…
Can my employer bar me from speaking Spanish at my job and require me to only speak English?
Can My Employer Bar Me From Speaking Spanish At My Job And Require Me To Only Speak English? Given the diversity in California’s workforce and the number of employees who speak Spanish, employer language restrictions are a major concern for many who work and live…
Do I have a duty to mitigate my damages in my wrongful termination case?
Do I Have A Duty To Mitigate My Damages In My Wrongful Termination Case? If you were wrongfully terminated from your job, you could have a claim for compensation against your employer, such as for your lost wages and emotional distress. You may be entitled…
Can I sue my employer after being fired?
Can I Sue My Employer After Being Fired? One of the most common questions employment attorneys are asked is whether an employer can be sued after a termination has occurred. Like many questions in the law, the answer is “it depends.” At-Will Employment in California…
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