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Whistleblower protection laws are important for protecting workers, and they can be a crucial part in helping to keep the public informed about what is going on at public agencies. A recent wrongful termination lawsuit by a former member of a California police...
Rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber have become household names. Ridesharing has brought great benefits to drivers and customers alike. Drivers earn a little extra side-cash, and customers get transportation through the convenience of an app. Some go as far as...
You have been a dutiful and hardworking employee who has been saving up vacation time for a big trip or perhaps just as security should the unexpected need to leave work arise. It is nearing the end of the year and now your employer is telling you that if you do not...
You expect to be paid for your hard work. While you understand that employers must withhold taxes, imagine receiving your paycheck and discovering that your employer took money out of your check to cover the cost of a uniform or other business expense. If confronted...
The economy of the United States, much like the rest of the world, is cyclical with boom and bust periods. Unfortunately, it appears that we are now entering a bust period as rolling layoffs have begun. This has moved severance packages and agreements back into the...
Generally, employers in California will classify all workers as either employees or independent contractors. To determine whether someone is an employee, the employer should consider the following factors: Whether the employer has the right to control what worker does...
If you have filed a discrimination claim against your employer, you know the decision was not an easy one. It is natural to feel scared or intimidated if you are going up against your employer in court, alleging that you are a victim of discrimination. Once your claim...
In an at-will employment state, such as California, employees have the freedom to quit their jobs at any time for any reason. The other side of that is that employers in California are allowed to terminate employees at any time for any legal reason. If you have been...
Car collisions aren’t the only types of “accidents” that can cause catastrophic injuries to California residents. Defective products, unsafe property conditions and even medical mistakes can also cause a person to suffer severe, and possibly life-changing, injuries....
California workers have likely heard of California’s Equal Pay Act. In its simplest terms, the act requires “equal pay for equal work,” meaning it is an illegal form of workplace discrimination to pay employees less money when they perform substantially similar work...