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.
When an employee refuses unsafe work and is then terminated, California law takes that seriously. When the employer responds by offering an explanation that does not hold up under basic scrutiny, the law tends to respond even more seriously. I’m Matt Ruggles and I’ve...
How executives negotiate severance after a merger or layoff is rarely discussed openly, even though mergers are routinely sold as exercises in efficiency, synergy, and strategic alignment. For corporate executives, however, mergers often carry a quieter subtext:...
California severance negotiation is rarely straightforward for high-earning enterprise sales executives. When compensation is driven by commissions tied to large, long-cycle deals, severance discussions often intersect with disputes over earned commissions, clawback...
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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