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Leaving a job can be a challenging and emotionally charged experience, whether you decide to quit or you get fired. Beyond the personal and professional implications, ensuring you receive all of your earned wages owed at termination is critical to protecting yourself...
When faced with a severance agreement, nearly all employees find themselves navigating uncharted territory and face uncertainty because they want to avoid mistakes when negotiating a severance agreement. Typically, most employees have little to no prior experience...
Read This Blog by Matt Ruggles to Learn Effective Severance Agreement Negotiation Skills For many California employees, being presented with a severance agreement is unexpected and confusing. Effective severance agreement negotiation is not a skill most employees...
Employees Must Understand All Aspects of a California Severance Agreement Before Signing Their Rights Away Understanding all of the different terms and conditions of a severance agreement proposed by your employer is a critical step in protecting your rights as an...
Misclassification of employees is a common tactic used by California employers to steal wages from employees. By misclassifying employees as exempt, employers deny them rightful overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and other critical protections, effectively pocketing...
Many employees who feel they have been unjustly fired believe they can establish a strong claim for wrongful termination. While unfair treatment can be deeply frustrating and demoralizing, it is essential to recognize that not all terminations, even those that seem...
California employers often engage in deceptive practices to withhold or underpay workers, exploiting gaps in labor laws or deliberately bending the rules. From improperly misclassifying employees as “exempt” from overtime to avoid paying overtime to denying mandated...
Purpose of the Free Initial Legal Consultation The free initial legal consultation is an opportunity for you to share the details of your case, explain how your employer wronged you, and discuss any potential damages. The main goals of this meeting are twofold:...
Matt Ruggles is a California employment lawyer with over 30 years of experience litigating employment claims and resolving complex workplace disputes. Early in his career, Matt defended large companies. Now, he uses that insider knowledge to advocate for employees who...
New laws to protect California employees are set go into effect in 2025. These new laws include updates to existing laws in areas such as workers' compensation, whistleblower protection, family leave, and anti-discrimination measures. Here's an overview of how these...
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