California Employment Law covers the full scope of worker protections under some of the strongest labor laws in the country. This category focuses on key legal issues under California law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, protected leave, and employer misconduct. Our posts translate complex statutes and court decisions into clear, practical guidance—helping employees understand their rights, recognize violations, and take informed action when those rights are threatened.
Yes. Documented timesheet violations have cost Torrance employees real pay, and the 2022 citation against a Torrance car wash shows how timekeeping problems can affect workers in the local area. If …
If you’re a Burbank employee dealing with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unpaid wages, you may have several routes to consider: filing a FEHA complaint with CRD through the California Civil Rights …
Retaliation against an employee for engaging in legally protected activity is illegal in California. If you reported harassment, filed a wage complaint, or refused to do something unlawful and your employer …
Managing Attorney Jared R. Sohn has been named a 2027 Rising Star by Super Lawyers® — the second consecutive year, an honor no more than 2.5% of California attorneys receive.
Pasadena employees may be able to pursue unpaid minimum wages through the City of Pasadena, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, or civil court, and available remedies can include unpaid wages, interest, …
If you work in Glendale and report a suspected violation of law, California and federal whistleblower laws may protect you from retaliation, depending on what you reported, who you reported it …
If you work in Los Angeles and believe your employer has treated you unfairly because of a disability, two laws protect you: the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and …
If you were recently fired in Alhambra, California, you may have legal rights worth understanding before you do anything else. Many terminations in California are lawful under the state’s at-will employment …
If you work in Pasadena and your employer has paid you less than the required minimum wage, the two most common starting points are filing a wage claim with California’s Division …
Employer actions that punish an employee for legally protected workplace activity can be unlawful under California law. If you work in Culver City and your employer demoted you, cut your hours, …
Glendale employees who report conduct they reasonably believe violates a state or federal statute, rule, or regulation are generally protected from retaliation under California law, including Labor Code §1102.5., which prohibits …
If your Los Angeles employer has refused a reasonable disability accommodation, you have enforceable rights under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and, in many cases, the federal Americans with …
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