From our offices in Encino, we serve clients throughout Southern California.
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...
Employees are often reluctant to report discrimination or harassment out of fear of retaliation. Employers realize their staff depends on their wages, and losing even one paycheck could impoverish them. Furthermore, the worker was responsible for proving the company...
As an employee, you are entitled to a workplace environment that is devoid of any form of discrimination. Unfortunately, friction is not inevitable in the workplace. And sometimes, these disagreements can cross the line – legally speaking. If you find yourself in a...
Employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Altering workspaces can help disabled employees perform their job duties more effectively. Employers may refuse accommodations if...
When parting ways with your job in California, it's common for your employer to provide a severance agreement, which might include a general release or waiver of claims. This document is usually part of a severance package, and in signing it, your employer might ask...
Unfortunately, many people experience ageism in the workplace. California law protects individuals 40 years and above from discrimination from employers, supervisors and colleagues, yet it still happens. Here is what age discrimination in the workplace looks like:...
While they may enjoy their job, most Californians work to receive a paycheck. Unfortunately, many employees are not being paid what they are owed. How can you tell if you’re a victim of wage theft, and what can you do about it? Wage theft comes in many forms Wage...
Getting fired is not the only situation that could lead to a wrongful termination. In fact, employers who want you out of the company might not explicitly fire you to avoid liability. They may instead create a hostile or intolerable working condition that could compel...