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...
Some types of sexual harassment can feel fairly obvious. One example could be unwanted touching, where a coworker makes unnecessary and undesired physical contact in a way that makes another worker uncomfortable. Another example could be quid pro quo sexual...
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...
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...
California wants every worker to feel safe and respected at work. The state requires employers to provide sexual-harassment training to prevent misconduct. The goal is to help workers recognize what harassment looks like, understand how to stop it, and learn how to...
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...
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...
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...
Forward-thinking employees often play a key role in helping to ensure innovation, growth and resilience. These individuals bring fresh ideas, question outdated practices and embrace new technologies that can benefit both teams and the wider organization. Yet, some...
