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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.
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...
If your boss touched you inappropriately at a work event, it can be shocking, confusing, and deeply unsettling. Many women question whether it “counts” because it happened at a holiday party, conference, offsite retreat, client dinner, or team happy hour. Under...
Large unpaid wage claims in California arise when an employer fails to pay an employee what they have already earned and the amount owed is significant (tens of thousands of dollars or more). This is not about a small payroll mistake or a missed hour of overtime. It...
Negotiation strategies, release terms, compensation, equity, RSUs, and executive severance packages.
View Articles 02Reasonable accommodations, medical leave, the interactive process, and disability discrimination.
View Articles 03Hostile work environments, sexual harassment, abusive conduct, reporting misconduct, and employer responsibility.
View Articles 04Illegal firing, employer pretext, protected workplace activity, and California employee rights.
View Articles 05Age, race, sex, pregnancy, religion, and other protected characteristics under California law.
View Articles 06Retaliation after reporting misconduct, requesting leave, or exercising protected workplace rights.
View Articles 07Unpaid commissions, chargebacks, bonuses, overtime, and compensation disputes.
View Articles 08Prohibited conduct, hostile work environments, reporting options, and potential employer liability.
View Articles 09Browse the complete Ruggles Law Firm library of California employment law articles in chronological order.
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