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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.
By Matthew J. Ruggles You were fired. That’s hard enough. Then it gets worse. Your employer tells you that you were terminated “for cause.” They claim you violated policy. They suggest misconduct. They hint at performance failures that never happened. Now you are not...
By Matthew J. Ruggles One of the most common things employees say when they contact an employment lawyer about sexual harassment without witnesses is this: “It was just me and them. I don’t think I can prove it.” That belief stops many valid cases before they ever...
If you are trying to negotiate RSU acceleration in California, the first thing you will usually hear is that forfeiture is automatic and non-negotiable. That statement is often delivered confidently, usually by HR, and often right before a severance agreement is...
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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