You spent years building expertise, earning trust and delivering results. Then, without a clear explanation, you found yourself out of a job. Your replacement is younger and earning less than you were. It may feel like a business decision, but in California, it may...
Whether or not you have to give two weeks' notice when you quit your job depends on the type of employment agreement you accepted when you took that job. Most workers are at-will employees. This just means that there is an agreement between them and their employer....
Disability discrimination at work can feel overwhelming. If you think your employer treated you unfairly because of a disability, you can report it. Understanding the process may help you take the first steps toward addressing the situation. What counts as disability...
Severance pay can help to take the sting out of an unexpected job loss. During layoffs or individual terminations, workers often face immediate financial hardship due to a sudden loss of income. Severance packages help reduce the immediate economic harm experienced...
You may notice a shift in your workplace after years of dedicated service. The institutional knowledge you provide is a significant asset to any company. However, some Los Angeles tech firms prioritize lower payroll costs over the value of your experience. It is...
Some disabilities aren’t immediately visible, yet they can still deeply affect a person’s daily life and ability to work. Many people live with conditions that others can’t see, but that doesn’t make their struggles any less real. Invisible disabilities, such as...
Are you earning less than your colleagues, missing overtime pay or working without the benefits you deserve? It can be outright frustrating and confusing. For many workers in California, this isn’t bad luck – it’s misclassification. You may be labeled an independent...
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its Noncompete Clause Rule that banned future noncompete contracts with workers and invalidated most existing noncompete contracts between workers and their employers. The one exception to the new bans on noncompete...
People of all sorts can suffer discrimination at work. Sometimes it comes from the business itself, due to there being a longstanding bias that has become inbuilt into company systems over the years. Other times, it is more the fault of one or more individuals, such...
Sexual harassment continues to be a significant issue in workplaces across the country. For all the hope instilled by the #MeToo movement, the problem refuses to go away. The rise in working flexibility, with many working partially or fully from home, cafes or even...
