Addresses unlawful treatment of employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and more under California law.
March 10, 2025
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly based on a legally protected characteristic. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that…
March 6, 2025
Wrongful termination lawsuits under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) can be treacherous terrain for employers. One of the biggest dangers of taking a case to trial is the…
March 2, 2025
Arbitration is a private legal process where disputes between employees and employers are resolved by a neutral third party, rather than through a public court trial. Many employers include arbitration…
February 26, 2025
If you’ve been fired, mistreated, or forced out of your job, calling an employment lawyer might feel like the natural next step. After being fired, many people honestly believe that…
February 21, 2025
When you’re negotiating a California executive severance package, the demand letter is often the turning point. It’s not just a letter, it’s the foundation of your leverage. A well-crafted severance…
February 10, 2025
Workplace investigations can have serious consequences for employees, especially when they result in wrongful termination and defamation (damage to an employee’s professional reputation.) The case of Hearn v. Pacific Gas…
January 15, 2025
Most regular people get lost very quickly when confronted with legal terminology, making it very difficult to understand what is going on in a lawsuit. To help you better understand…
November 21, 2024
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…
October 29, 2024
California employees often misunderstand what a Performance Improvement Plan actually signals. In California, a PIP is usually the first formal step in documenting a potential termination, even when the employer…
October 24, 2024
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…