Employees have specific protections under federal and state labor laws. One of these is that their employer can’t retaliate against them if they engage in a protected activity. This ensures that employees can participate in those activities freely. Understanding what...
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a crucial state statute that reinforces and expands upon the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It protects the rights of workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in qualifying circumstances. The law allows...
Many California workers avoid talking about pay with colleagues because they fear it could cost them their job. This worry often comes from old workplace cultures or policies that push employees to keep quiet about wages. The truth is that both federal and state law...
Workplace misconduct can come in many different forms. Some people experience sexual harassment from coworkers. Others become aware that a supervisor may have violated the law. Concerns about non-compliance with safety statutes could also prompt workers to report...
The beginning of a new year often inspires organizational changes, and for many workers, that includes unexpected layoffs. While employers may frame start-of-year layoffs as routine budget adjustments or strategic restructuring, these events are not always legally...
Retaliation after speaking up at work often appears quietly. You may not hear threats or insults. Instead, gradual changes may make your job harder or push you out. In Los Angeles, California, these low-profile actions can still be unlawful if they significantly...
Do you have insider knowledge of governmental fraud? Maybe your job left you exposed to information proving that your employer was defrauding a government agency. What can you do? What are the rights and responsibilities of qui tam relators? Read on to learn more...
Employers may terminate employees who join class action lawsuits. However, doing so under certain circumstances may violate California labor laws. If you’re involved in a wage and hour dispute and notice changes at work, it’s important to understand what the law...
Workplaces across this country have to ensure that they comply with specific regulations, including those set by the federal government. Companies also have to comply with state laws. For workers in California, this includes employees being protected against...
Some employers are practicing a trend called “quiet firing.” Quiet firing happens when an employer subtly creates an unstable work environment for employees to force them to quit rather than formally firing them. This often happens when an employer wants to avoid...
