If you are a sales executive in California and your company just terminated your employment and handed you a severance agreement, you are already in the middle of the fight. Severance negotiation for California sales executives is never simple, because your...
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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.
RSUs After a Layoff in California: Can I Retain Them?
The status of RSUs after a layoff in California raise immediate questions for employees in the technology, startup, fintech, and enterprise sales sectors. Restricted stock units have become a major part of compensation, and companies use RSUs to recruit talent,...
Appeal Deadlines for Labor Commissioner Decisions: What California Employees Must Know
If you recently won a wage dispute in front of the California Labor Commissioner and your employer is now threatening to appeal, the next step is understanding how appeal deadlines for Labor Commissioner decisions actually work. Your hearing is handled by the Division...
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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