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.
If you were laid off with RSUs in California, the first thing you probably heard was some version of this: “Unvested equity is forfeited. There’s nothing we can do.” For many employees, that statement comes right before a severance agreement lands in their inbox and a...
Most California employees hear the same script when they are laid off or terminated: “This is our standard severance.” “It’s not negotiable.” “This is the best we can do.” Sometimes that is true. More often, it is positioning. In California, there is generally no...
If you were fired after reporting a work injury in California, there is a real possibility what happened to you was illegal retaliation. This scenario shows up over and over again. An employee gets hurt on the job, reports the injury as the law requires, and suddenly...
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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