California is an “at-will” state, meaning that either the employer or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as it does not violate any laws. When an employee has a contract with their employer, that changes things. Either party can be liable to the other for breach of the employment contract terms....
Continue ReadingEmployers offer severance packages to employees they are terminating in return for the employees’ agreement not to sue the employer for claims related to their employment. They may also contain other restrictions the employee will have to abide by in return. Generally, employees do this in return for financial compensation. It is important that you have a severance lawyer...
Continue ReadingEmployees have certain rights against their employers under federal and state labor laws. When an employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees can file employment class action lawsuits together, known as a “collective action.” A lawsuit against employers for failure to comply with state labor laws is a traditional wage and hour class action lawsuit. If you...
Continue ReadingAntitrust laws prohibit unfair restraints on open competition, which drives the economy. Antitrust violations usually are bad for consumers because they force people and other companies to pay unreasonably high prices for products and services. Antitrust violations harm small businesses because they cannot compete with the larger companies. Aside from affecting individual consumers, these practices raise the cost of...
Continue ReadingIt is unlawful for employers to discriminate against their employees or applicants based on certain characteristics. Are you wondering who can you sue for discrimination? You can, and today we will discuss how. What Is Discrimination in the Workplace? Discrimination in the workplace is harassment or mistreatment based on a protected category. The law covers employees, applicants, interns, volunteers,...
Continue ReadingDid you suffer a concussion in an accident? You might be wondering how you are going to handle your medical expenses. If you are considering filing a legal claim, you might want to know what the average concussion settlement amounts are. Today we will be talking about concussions from accidents and how you can deal with them legally. What...
Continue ReadingConstruction jobs generally come with a higher risk of accidents and serious injuries than jobs in other industries. A construction accident could mean extended time off work and costly medical bills. You should not have to worry about how you are going to afford your expenses after an accident at work. If you or your loved one suffered injuries...
Continue ReadingWhen you’ve lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to bring a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death lawsuits are personal injury claims. In California, someone has two years from the date of the person’s death to initiate a wrongful death claim. What Is Wrongful Death? Pretty much any incident that gives rise to...
Continue ReadingIf you just lost your job, you might be thinking about bringing a claim against your employer for wrongful termination. You’re probably also wondering, How much does a wrongful termination lawyer cost? Finances and expenses might be a bigger concern for you now than they were before you lost your job. It’s understandable that you’re worried you might not...
Continue ReadingUnpaid wages claims are legal actions that workers file to recover wages that their employer refuses to pay. Workers can initiate unpaid wages claims in California through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office or in court. Your attorney can help you figure out which strategy makes the most sense for your situation. Important California Wage Laws California employees have certain...
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