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 cornerstone of federal anti-discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate or harass their employees based on certain protected characteristics. National origin is one of the protected characteristics under Title VII. However, national origin discrimination is relatively rare. In fact, less than... Read...
Treated unfairly at work? Contact attorney Theo Khachaturian today at 818-237-4166 or contact us about your case. Unfortunately, the workplace can be unkind. Sometimes you can bring legal action against your employer for unfair treatment at work, and sometimes you can’t. How do you know when a workplace issue is legally actionable? Read the following article for insights and... 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’re an employee in California, state law normally protects your right to a healthy working environment. One of the ways California law protects you is by requiring your employer to give you rest and meal breaks. If your employer doesn’t let you take your breaks, they have to pay you a premium. But even... Read...