There are fewer worse feelings than arriving at work one day and finding out you no longer have a job. Although these situations happen in many unavoidable or legal circumstances, there are many others in which you may have a right to file a complaint. Understanding the difference between these situations can help you understand your rights and options better.
Registering a business seems simple enough—until it isn’t. Oftentimes, employers overlook corporate registration requirements and how these failures may affect their ability to comply with California’s employment laws. For instance, the Labor Code imposes hefty fines where an employee is confused about the name and address of the legal entity of the employer. According to the California Court of Appeal,
If you have become the victim of a wrongful termination, there are several steps you’ll need to take in order to protect your rights and preserve your legal options moving forward. Even if you’re unsure of whether the circumstances of your firing meets the legal definition of a wrongful termination, it’s important to behave as if you have grounds to
Deciding to hire an attorney or even filing a lawsuit can be a first for many, the two are different and this article will guide you to knowing what to expect. When an employee is wrongfully terminated, retaliated against or suffers other unlawful conduct from their employer, they may file an employment lawsuit. These lawsuits are guided by special laws
One of the most common questions that plaintiffs in California employment lawsuits want answered is how much their case may be worth. But this does not make the question any easier to answer. When a plaintiff in these cases succeeds after trial, an award of monetary compensation is usually made. However, determining exactly how much may be awarded by the
While some workplace disputes can be solved to a worker’s satisfaction through petitioning a human resources department or directly engaging with management, there are other workplace scenarios wherein it is important for workers to seek experienced legal guidance from an employment lawyer. In more complex or contentious matters, it’s important to have an attorney experienced in this area of law
Employers tend to hold more power than the workers that they employ, so it is important for Orange County workers who have been wronged by their employers to seek the guidance of an experienced employment lawyer before determining how to address the mistreatment. Working with an attorney will help you to understand your rights and to take full advantage of
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles where it set forth the “ABC” test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor. Under the ABC test, a worker is deemed to be an independent contractor if the hiring entity proves that a worker: Is free from the
For the last several years, my team and I have annually distributed a Employment Law Cause of Action checklist to California Attorneys. Below is a list of the lesser-known causes of action which every litigator should know about. Special thanks to Navid Kanani for his assistance in editing this special list. Given the wide reach of employment laws and its
California has, at least in recent history, been a frontrunner for employee and workplace rights. Recent movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up have rallied millions to bring forth change in how we protect our workforce and victims who might have otherwise remained silenced. This article will highlight a few new CA employment laws expected in 2020. SB 1300—Workplace Harassment
There are fewer worse feelings than arriving at work one day and finding out you no longer have a job. Although these situations happen in many unavoidable or legal circumstances, there are many others in which you may have a right to file a complaint. Understanding the difference between these situations can help you understand your rights and options better.
Registering a business seems simple enough—until it isn’t. Oftentimes, employers overlook corporate registration requirements and how these failures may affect their ability to comply with California’s employment laws. For instance, the Labor Code imposes hefty fines where an employee is confused about the name and address of the legal entity of the employer. According to the California Court of Appeal,
If you have become the victim of a wrongful termination, there are several steps you’ll need to take in order to protect your rights and preserve your legal options moving forward. Even if you’re unsure of whether the circumstances of your firing meets the legal definition of a wrongful termination, it’s important to behave as if you have grounds to
Deciding to hire an attorney or even filing a lawsuit can be a first for many, the two are different and this article will guide you to knowing what to expect. When an employee is wrongfully terminated, retaliated against or suffers other unlawful conduct from their employer, they may file an employment lawsuit. These lawsuits are guided by special laws
One of the most common questions that plaintiffs in California employment lawsuits want answered is how much their case may be worth. But this does not make the question any easier to answer. When a plaintiff in these cases succeeds after trial, an award of monetary compensation is usually made. However, determining exactly how much may be awarded by the
While some workplace disputes can be solved to a worker’s satisfaction through petitioning a human resources department or directly engaging with management, there are other workplace scenarios wherein it is important for workers to seek experienced legal guidance from an employment lawyer. In more complex or contentious matters, it’s important to have an attorney experienced in this area of law
Employers tend to hold more power than the workers that they employ, so it is important for Orange County workers who have been wronged by their employers to seek the guidance of an experienced employment lawyer before determining how to address the mistreatment. Working with an attorney will help you to understand your rights and to take full advantage of
On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles where it set forth the “ABC” test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor. Under the ABC test, a worker is deemed to be an independent contractor if the hiring entity proves that a worker: Is free from the
For the last several years, my team and I have annually distributed a Employment Law Cause of Action checklist to California Attorneys. Below is a list of the lesser-known causes of action which every litigator should know about. Special thanks to Navid Kanani for his assistance in editing this special list. Given the wide reach of employment laws and its
California has, at least in recent history, been a frontrunner for employee and workplace rights. Recent movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up have rallied millions to bring forth change in how we protect our workforce and victims who might have otherwise remained silenced. This article will highlight a few new CA employment laws expected in 2020. SB 1300—Workplace Harassment
