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.
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.
10 California Employment Law Mistakes—and 35 Employer Liability FAQs By Matthew J. Ruggles, California employment lawyer | Last reviewed September 6, 2026 I spent approximately 25 years defending employers before I began representing California employees. That...
How to Evaluate, Negotiate, and Protect Your Pay, Equity, Benefits, and Career Before You Sign By Matthew J. Ruggles Top 12 Questions California Executives Ask About Severance If you are a California executive holding a severance agreement, you probably have two...
Understanding California Employee Leave Rights, Benefits, and Job Protections By Matthew J. Ruggles Introduction: California Leave Law Is a System, Not a Single Rule A California employee who says, “I need a leave of absence,” is usually asking at least four different...
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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