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  • About Us
    • Matt Ruggles
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    • Our Values
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    • Wrongful Termination
    • Workplace Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Workplace Harassment
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Protected Activity in California Retaliation Cases: What Counts?

Protected Activity in California Retaliation Cases: What Counts?

by Todd Ruggles | Feb 25, 2026 | Severance Agreements, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

If you were fired, demoted, written up, or suddenly treated differently after speaking up at work, you are probably asking whether you were retaliated against. The answer often turns on a technical but critical issue: whether you engaged in protected activity in...
Fired for a False Reason in California? When Employer Lies Become Wrongful Termination

Fired for a False Reason in California? When Employer Lies Become Wrongful Termination

by Todd Ruggles | Feb 21, 2026 | Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

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 just unemployed....
Sexual Harassment Without Witnesses in California: Can You Sue Your Employer?

Sexual Harassment Without Witnesses in California: Can You Sue Your Employer?

by Todd Ruggles | Feb 18, 2026 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

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 begin. It is also wrong....
How to Negotiate RSU Acceleration in California Severance Agreements

How to Negotiate RSU Acceleration in California Severance Agreements

by Matthew Ruggles | Feb 14, 2026 | Severance Agreements, Wrongful Termination

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...
Reported a Safety Complaint at Work and Then Got Fired in California?

Reported a Safety Complaint at Work and Then Got Fired in California?

by Matthew Ruggles | Feb 11, 2026 | Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

If you reported a safety complaint at work in California and were then written up, disciplined, or fired, you are not alone. This sequence shows up in real workplaces far more often than most employees expect. Someone raises concerns about unsafe conditions....
Laid Off With RSUs in California: When Lost Equity Creates Severance Leverage

Laid Off With RSUs in California: When Lost Equity Creates Severance Leverage

by Matthew Ruggles | Feb 8, 2026 | Severance Agreements, Wrongful Termination

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...
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