What is considered a hostile work environment in California? It goes by many names, but the conditions and impact are the same: a workplace is so stressful that it begins to impact employees’ physical and mental health, instills fear, and causes decreased job satisfaction. Many people have challenging jobs, and many more probably feel as... Read...
A lead plaintiff’s award in a class-action lawsuit isn’t universal or fixed. Instead, a lead plaintiff’s compensation depends on several factors, including the specific case details, the class size, and the court presiding over the case. Lead plaintiffs sometimes receive a higher percentage of class settlements as part of their compensation package or as an... Read...
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that protects California employees from discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace. If you have experienced any of these issues while employed in California, you may be eligible for relief. California FEHA Regulations The FEHA anti-discrimination provisions are applicable to any employer with... Read...
While there are clear advantages to consolidating multiple plaintiffs with similar legal claims into one case, the risks of joining a class action lawsuit merit careful consideration. Although joining together in a class action can be powerful, plaintiffs risk receiving a smaller individual payout if the award is distributed among many people. They may also lose their... Read...
If your employer has wrongfully denied you paternity leave in California, contact attorney Theo Khachaturian today at (818) 844-5200 or contact us about your case. Does California Guarantee “Paternity Leave” to Dads? Paternity leave is not just for mothers. If you are a new father in Southern California, you may be eligible for job-protected paternity leave — and potentially... Read...
The adage that there is strength in numbers rings true in many circumstances—even in litigation. In a class-action lawsuit, a large number of individuals whom the same defendant has harmed can pool their resources together to hold that defendant accountable in one mass lawsuit. But one lawsuit means one jury award or settlement to split... Read...
When you lose your job, sometimes you have to roll with the punches, but sometimes you have the right to take legal action against your employer. So, what is the difference between these options? You have a right to sue or file an administrative complaint against your boss if their reason for firing you was... Read...
No matter where you live, being sick is an inescapable part of life; it can happen to anyone anytime. But can a job fire you for being sick in California? And what happens if you get sick and your employer decides to terminate your employment because of it? The answer isn’t cut and dried and... Read...
Do you need help understanding California minimum wage laws? If so, Workplace Rights Law Group can address your questions and concerns. California, like other states, sets a minimum wage that employers must pay their employees. Failure to pay the required wages is a serious offense, and workers might be entitled to back pay. This raises... Read...
California Full-Time Hours: Getting the Facts Before the Affordable Care Act was introduced, workers understood that “full-time” meant a full 40-hour workweek, and any employee who worked less than that was considered “part-time.” What is considered full time in California: “Full-time” in California is typically defined as working a standard 40-hour workweek. However, with the... Read...