Employment Law

Workers in California generally work extremely hard for their employers. As a result, employers are expected to offer adequate rest times and meal breaks.  In fact, the law in California requires employees to be given a 10-minute paid break for each hour they work....

There are two approaches to negotiating a severance package: You can do it before accepting a work agreement and upon leaving a job. Most people are aware that severance packages can be negotiated before accepting a job, but many are surprised to hear that there is an...

California is home to numerous nationally-renowned businesses and small companies, but many out-of-state businesses also have branches or franchises in California. Those who work for a company started or run out of another state could face complications when it comes...

If English is your second language, it may be difficult to complete your workday with only English terminology and speech. People who speak two languages don’t always have a full vocabulary in both, and that’s okay. In most workplaces, it is reasonable to speak both...

The more skilled and educated you are, the more traumatic a sudden job loss can be. That’s true whether the company terminates just you or engages in large-scale layoffs and terminations due to restructuring. You will have to immediately adjust your daily life and...

You were already suspicious that your employer was committing some kind of fraud. Now, you’re sure of it -- and you’re ready to blow the whistle. Before you take another step, however, there are three things you need to know: Whistleblower rights are not universal....

Do you have a boss who tells racially-fueled jokes? In many cases, people are exposed to these jokes as they grow up and may not understand or realize just how offensive they are. They think that these are just the type of jokes that people tell. That does not make it...

In these trying times, it is quite possible that your next paycheck envelope could contain an unwelcome pink slip. You are likely to be shocked and even destabilized at the news of your termination. While that might be unavoidable, you should know that you have...

If your employer is terminating your employment, they may offer you a severance package. While it’s not as good as keeping your job, at least you’re getting something in return for the time you spent with them. You may be tempted to sign a severance agreement on the...

Sometimes, you need to take unscheduled time off work for medical reasons, be they your own, or those of a family member. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows you to take up to 12 weeks off per year for certain medical and family needs. The time off will be...