What is (and what is not) workplace harassment under California law is a question many employees struggle with when work becomes tense or uncomfortable. Workplaces are full of friction. Deadlines, office politics, pressure, personalities, power dynamics, and stress...
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Unlock a wealth of knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of California’s employment law landscape. Our blog is a treasure trove of insightful posts authored by Matt Ruggles, exploring the latest trends, legal updates, and practical advice.
Fired While on Medical Leave in California? What to Know About Return to Work Dates
How Indefinite Return-to-Work Dates Can Make or Break a California Disability Discrimination Claim If you were fired while on medical leave in California, you may be wondering whether what happened to you was disability discrimination under state law. That is a fair...
Will My Employer Revoke a Severance Offer If I Try to Negotiate in California?
You’ve been offered severance. You read it once. Then again. And the same thought keeps coming back: this feels low. It is not generous. It does not reflect your time, your role, or the way things actually ended. You suspect you may have leverage to ask for more, but...
Severance Agreements
Negotiation strategies, release terms, compensation, equity, RSUs, and executive severance packages.
View Articles 02Disability & Medical Leave
Reasonable accommodations, medical leave, the interactive process, and disability discrimination.
View Articles 03Workplace Harassment
Hostile work environments, sexual harassment, abusive conduct, reporting misconduct, and employer responsibility.
View Articles 04Wrongful Termination
Illegal firing, employer pretext, protected workplace activity, and California employee rights.
View Articles 05Workplace Discrimination
Age, race, sex, pregnancy, religion, and other protected characteristics under California law.
View Articles 06Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation after reporting misconduct, requesting leave, or exercising protected workplace rights.
View Articles 07Unpaid Wages & Commissions
Unpaid commissions, chargebacks, bonuses, overtime, and compensation disputes.
View Articles 08Sexual Harassment
Prohibited conduct, hostile work environments, reporting options, and potential employer liability.
View Articles 09All Employment Law Articles
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