Covers cases where employees were fired illegally, including discrimination or retaliation.
October 2, 2025
Workplace events and sexual harassment in California are more closely connected than many employees realize. Holiday parties, off-site retreats, conferences, client dinners, and business travel are supposed to be about…
September 29, 2025
I’m Matt Ruggles. I’ve been practicing employment law in California for over 30 years, and I’ve helped executives negotiate every kind of severance you can imagine. One of the smartest…
September 26, 2025
You might be wondering how to negotiate an executive severance package from the perspective an an experienced California employment lawyer. The truth is, success comes down to strategy, timing, and…
September 22, 2025
If you are dealing with disability discrimination in California, you don’t just have to accept it. State law gives employees strong protections. A recent case, Bronshteyn v. Department of Consumer…
September 16, 2025
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…
September 8, 2025
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…
August 29, 2025
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…
August 18, 2025
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…
August 8, 2025
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…
July 21, 2025
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…