Starting a class-action lawsuit can be an efficient way to relieve multiple victims of the same bad actor. There is often safety when a group acts as a unified front, and a class-action suit can be a less stressful way for multiple employees to stand up to an unscrupulous employer. While this kind of lawsuit... Read...
Unfortunately, mass layoffs happen. Although California’s labor laws cannot save a financially distressed company, the state has put into place important regulations to help protect some vulnerable employees. The California WARN Act — the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act — requires many mid-sized and large companies that are planning mass layoffs to give sufficient... Read...
It’s Friday night and, after a long week at work, you’re ready to have a relaxing weekend. Just as you’re about to lie down on the couch, however, your phone starts to buzz. It’s a text from your manager. The message says, “I need you to come in tomorrow morning.” “But I’m off,” you reply.... Read...
Losing your job is never easy. After losing your job, you may have to scramble to find work, open your own business, or find some way of making money to survive. Finding work or starting your own business may be even more difficult if your previous employer made you sign a non-solicitation agreement. Like many... Read...
If your employer hasn’t paid you for all your work hours, you may be experiencing wage theft. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office, also called the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), enforces the state’s wage and hour laws. When you report a labor law violation, DLSE will review your complaint and determine if your employer... Read...
In a competitive labor market, against the backdrop of The Great Resignation, many employees are reevaluating their working conditions. For some people, this means seeking a job with better benefits or finding an employer that allows remote work. Other employees may discover that their employers are violating labor laws. Federal and state laws protect employees... Read...
California has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the United States. Nonetheless, wage theft often happens in California. Any time you work, and your employer doesn’t pay you according to the terms of your employment, your employer is engaging in wage theft. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself. We’ve put together this... Read...
The California Labor Code wants to ensure that your workplace is a healthy environment. This environment should include time to get the rest you need to sustain you through the workday. But sometimes you just want to finish your work as quickly as possible and go home. For you, the ideal way to accomplish this... Read...
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between California independent contractors and employees. However, it is crucial that companies understand the difference between employees vs. independent contractors because each category enjoys distinct legal rights and responsibilities. Also, the employee vs. contractor analysis is essential to understand for tax and labor law purposes. Read on... Read...
If you are considering leaving your current job and pursuing legal action against your employer, you may want to know, Can you get unemployment if you quit? Your reason for leaving the company will have a big impact on whether you can get unemployment benefits if you quit in California. If you have questions about... Read...