Covers unlawful conduct that creates a hostile or abusive work environment, including harassment based on race, gender, disability, age, or other protected characteristics under California law.
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’re asking, “Why did an employment lawyer reject my case?”, you’re not alone. Many people believe they were “wrongfully terminated” because they followed workplace rules, received good evaluations, and…
February 25, 2025
Understanding when an employer can be held liable for sexual harassment is critical for employees seeking justice. In cases involving sexual misconduct in a workplace or educational setting, proving employer…
January 15, 2025
This guide explains 42 common employment lawsuit terms in plain language, from the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to discovery, damages, and settlement. Matt Ruggles breaks down the language…
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…
October 20, 2024
Introduction: I Just Got Fired: Guidance for California Employees Immediately After Termination. Getting fired from a job is a traumatic event for any employee. Most of the time, it is…
October 16, 2024
As discussed in Matt’s two prior blogs advising employees what to do to prepare for a meeting with HR and what to do during a meeting with HR, what an…
October 13, 2024
Most employees do not relish the opportunity to meet with Human Resources to discuss problems. Instead, most meetings between an employee and HR are initiated by HR to address an…
October 9, 2024
The Dreaded Meeting with Human Resources: How Employees Should Prepare for the Meeting In this blog post, Matt Ruggles explains what an employee should do and what an employee should…