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  • About Us
    • Matt Ruggles
    • Our Team
    • Our Values
  • Practice Areas
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Workplace Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Workplace Harassment
    • Workplace Retaliation
    • Unpaid Wages
    • Severance Agreements
  • Blog
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Can I Sue My Employer for Unpaid Wages in California While Still Employed?

Can I Sue My Employer for Unpaid Wages in California While Still Employed?

by Matthew Ruggles | Sep 16, 2025 | Unpaid Wages, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Employees often ask me: “Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages while I’m still working there?” The short answer is yes, you can file an unpaid wages claim in California even if you’re still employed. But the smarter question is whether you should, and how to do it...
What to Do When HR Ignores Your Complaint in California: Employee Guide

What to Do When HR Ignores Your Complaint in California: Employee Guide

by Matthew Ruggles | Sep 8, 2025 | Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

One of the most frustrating experiences an employee can face is making the effort to raise a workplace complaint only to have Human Resources go silent. When HR ignores your complaint in California, the silence creates fear and anxiety. You’ve mustered the courage to...
California Severance Agreement: Why You Must Act Fast and Hire a Lawyer

California Severance Agreement: Why You Must Act Fast and Hire a Lawyer

by Matthew Ruggles | Aug 29, 2025 | Severance Agreements, Wrongful Termination

The number one mistake California employees make with a severance agreement offer happens before the negotiation even starts: unsure how to proceed, the terminated employee waits too long, and then attempts to negotiate with the employer without a lawyer. That...
Disability Discrimination and Retaliation in California

Disability Discrimination and Retaliation in California

by Matthew Ruggles | Aug 18, 2025 | Disability Discrimination, Interactive Process, Reasonable Accommodation, Wrongful Termination

Disability Discrimination and Retaliation in California: Lessons from Lampkin v. County of Los Angeles Disability discrimination and retaliation in California workplaces are some of the most damaging violations an employee can face. Careers stall, reputations suffer,...
How to Negotiate Severance in California’s Tech Industry

How to Negotiate Severance in California’s Tech Industry

by Matthew Ruggles | Aug 8, 2025 | Severance Agreements, Wrongful Termination

How to Negotiate a Severance Agreement in California’s Technology Industry Severance agreements are nothing new in California’s technology industry, but they’re more common than ever, especially in the wake of mass restructurings, reorganizations, and “strategic...
How to Negotiate Executive Severance Agreement Terms

How to Negotiate Executive Severance Agreement Terms

by Matthew Ruggles | Jul 21, 2025 | Severance Agreements, Wrongful Termination

One of the most common situations I encounter is the often abrupt departure of a senior executive, someone who’s spent years driving growth, leading teams, and delivering results. When that executive is handed a severance agreement, the message is clear: the...
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