New California Minimum Wage Requirements Set to Take Effect July 1
If you’re employed in California, there is a good chance that you could see a pay increase in the coming days. A number of counties and cities within the state have opted to increase the minimum wage available to workers. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Proponents of the increases […]
How to Negotiate a Better Employment Contract
Negotiating a better employment contract can be both exciting and challenging in a number of different ways. Whether you’re starting a new job, getting ready for a more senior role, or receiving an offer from another company, it is important to negotiate the best employment contract possible. Too many employees signed these contracts quickly without […]
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in California
Many workers are injured during the course of their job duties every year in California. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Private industry employers reported 363,900 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in California in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that this resulted in a total […]
What to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
It is relatively common for businesses to rely on industry secrets in order to gain a competitive edge. One of the ways the businesses protect these secrets is through the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Whether you’re starting a new job or engaging in work with contractors, there’s a good chance that you will be […]
How to File a Workplace Complaint
Every worker in California has the legal right to be treated with fairness and dignity. They must be able to perform their work duties free of harassment, discrimination, wage theft, and retaliation. Any worker that finds themselves mistreated in the course of their work duties should take certain actions in order to preserve their rights. […]
What to Look for in Severance Agreements
A severance package is an agreement between an employer and an employee that details the terms related to an employee’s departure from the organization. Severance agreements are common in many different industries and professions, including corporate roles, the tech industry, media and entertainment, and labor unions. These agreements will typically include what severance pay and […]
How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment
Harassment in the workplace remains alarmingly common. According to Gallup, more than one in five people in the world say they’ve experienced some type of harassment in the workplace. This translates to roughly 750,000,000 workers across the world. Harassment is illegal under both California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal law. When harassment […]
Navigating California’s New Employment Laws in 2025
California continues to offer some of the most robust protections for workers across the United States. As you continue to navigate the workforce in 2025, there are several new laws that you should be aware of. Staying informed of what your legal rights are is critical to protecting your rights and being treated fairly. Additional […]
What Counts as Workplace Discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace remains alarmingly common across California and the United States. According to CNBC, “A whopping 91% of workers report that they have faced workplace discrimination. […] New data reveals that just 9% of today’s workforce has not faced some form of workplace discrimination — whether it’s based on race, gender, disability status, […]
When to Contact an Employment Lawyer
Getting a new job can fill workers with excitement about the future. But this excitement can often turn to dread when workers are facing harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or other forms of misconduct. In particular, many workers face sexual harassment in their jobs. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Between FY 2018 and […]