What California Employees Need to Know Before, During, and After an HR Investigation By Matthew J. Ruggles The Direct Answer: What Rights Does a California Employee Have During an Internal Investigation? The practical answer A California employer...
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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.
AI Layoffs in California: Employee Rights When Algorithms Help Decide Who Gets Fired
When AI Layoff Decisions Violate California Employee Rights By Matthew J. Ruggles Most layoffs used to be blamed on budgets, reorganizations, or the familiar corporate phrase 'changing business needs.' Now the explanation may arrive wearing a lab coat and calling...
Sexual Harassment Retaliation in California: 5 Case Studies Showing When Harassment Becomes Retaliation—and When It Does Not
When Sexual Harassment Turns Into Workplace Retaliation in California By Matthew J. Ruggles An employee reports sexual comments, unwanted touching, repeated invitations, or a supervisor’s conduct at a work event. The original behavior may stop. Then a different...
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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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