Employment Law

A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that outlines the terms of your exit from the company. It usually includes compensation and benefits, in exchange for your agreement to certain conditions after leaving the company or workplace. While...

Age discrimination in the workplace is unlawful in California and across the country. As an issue impacting employees' careers and well-being, state and federal laws offer protections and remedies for harmed workers. If you are experiencing adverse treatment in the...

When employers conduct interviews, they need to be careful about the questions that they ask. While some employers believe that they’re allowed to ask anything they want, there are actually many topics that they need to avoid. Failing to do so could lead to...

California is known for having some of the most stringent employment laws in the nation. They even go beyond the protections offered by federal law. State employment laws are designed to protect workers from unfair practices and to help ensure that they receive fair...

As an employee, you have access to various workplace facilities, equipment and devices. Your employer may implement monitoring measures to ensure the security of company resources, maintain productivity and comply with legal requirements. The California Privacy Rights...

With all the high-profile cases being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court lately, one that can affect millions of Americans went under the radar – even though it was a rare unanimous decision. The decision will make it easier for employees to file discrimination claims...

Workplace retaliation is a vice that promotes fear and stifles open communication; it seeks to gag employees and undermine their rights. However, employees in California are protected against such practices through robust legal frameworks that empower them to speak up...

In recent years, work life and personal life have become increasingly intertwined. With more employees able to work remotely, their managers often communicate with them via phone call, text or email. What if you have a boss who works, or at least thinks about work,...

Many employers expect you to give notice before you quit. As a general rule, they ask for two weeks' notice. This may not be directly stated, but it’s very common and many employers just assume they will get it. But is it actually required? For instance, maybe your...

Federal and state laws provide multiple types of leave that California employees can take to deal with their own as well as family issues. These aren’t typically required to be paid (although they are in some companies). The idea is to give employees the opportunity...