A Practical Guide to Reviewing and Negotiating Severance in California By Matthew J. Ruggles Executive Severance Is Not a Thank-You Card A severance agreement usually arrives at one of the most uncomfortable moments in a person's professional life. You may be a...
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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.
Complete Guide to California Tech Layoff Severance, RSUs, and Executive Compensation
For executives, C-suite officers, managers, engineering leaders, sales leaders, and equity-compensated California tech employees facing layoffs By Matthew J. Ruggles If you are a California tech employee facing a layoff, the severance agreement sitting in your...
The Complete Guide to California Commission Disputes: Unpaid Commissions, Chargebacks, Windfall Clauses, Commission Plans, and Employee Rights
What California Employees Should Know About Unpaid Commission Disputes By Matthew J Ruggles Why Commission Disputes Matter in California A California commission dispute usually begins with a simple sentence: "This cannot be right." The employee closed the deal. The...
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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