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 […]
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 […]
Your Rights During a Layoff in California
Being laid off from a job can be enormously stressful and confusing. Most people will face being laid off at least once in their career. According to USA Facts, there were about 1.8 million layoffs in February 2025 alone. Whether you are being let go on your own or are caught up in a mass […]
How to Prove Retaliation at Work
Employees have a number of rights guaranteed through California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Whistleblower Protection Act, and several other laws. They also have the right to perform their job duties free from retaliation by their employers. When a worker experiences retaliation by their employer, they will […]
Can Your Employer Monitor Your Emails?
Emails are a crucial form of communication for millions of employees across California and the United States. Technology makes it much easier for teams to coordinate on projects. But it also raises a number of privacy concerns in the workplace. In particular, employees should understand when their employers are legally able to monitor their email […]
How to Determine If Employee Misclassification Has Taken Place
Employees have a number of rights in California that stem from their status as employees. By contrast, “independent contractors” are not afforded many of the rights and legal protections that employees enjoy. It is fairly common for companies to misclassify employees as “independent contractors.” This is typically done in order to avoid paying workers certain […]