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Los Angeles, CA Wage and Hour Laws 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted in Wage & Hour Laws on October 26, 2023

If you find yourself facing a complicated dispute with your employer over wages and hours or you want to learn more about your rights, a Los Angeles wage and hours attorney can help you. They will do everything in their power to fight for you in a wage or hour conflict, no matter how stressful…. read more

California 4-Hour Minimum Shift Law 2024: What You Need to Know

Posted in Employment Law on September 2, 2023

While some employees may work fixed hours every week, others face varying schedules every day. This is because many industry jobs are reliant on customer and patient activity. Slow days at a business or healthcare facility often cause managers to send employees home early or call them off completely. This can heavily impact an employee… read more

2024 California On-Call and Standby Time Policy Explained

Posted in Employment Law on May 26, 2023

State law provides strong employee protections, especially regarding wage and hour laws. These laws include protections and regulations for compensation when non-exempt employees are “on call” or on “standby” for their work. Depending on the circumstances of your on-call work, you may be entitled to at least the minimum wage for those hours. These hours… read more

Spring 2024 Nosrati Law College Scholarship Winner Announced

Posted in Firm News on May 15, 2023

After reviewing a substantial number of submissions, we are proud to announce the recipient of our Nosrati Law College Scholarship. We have selected high school senior, Jaheim C., from Georgia, as the 2024 Scholarship winner. Jaheim’s dream of playing college basketball ended suddenly in January 2024 after a substantial physical injury during a high school… read more

California Final Paycheck Law 2024 – Workers Know Your Rights

Posted in Employment Law on March 28, 2023

Compensation for work is essential for financial stability, especially when leaving a job. Sometimes, employers will take their time giving former employees their final paychecks. If they take too long, these employees can be entitled to more money than just what they earned in their last pay cycle. Understanding final paycheck laws, as well as… read more

California Lunch Break Law 2024 – All You Need to Know

Posted in Employment Law on December 15, 2022

As an employee in California, it is important to understand your rights and protections under the state’s lunch break laws. These are designed to ensure you get the rest and nutrition you need daily without compromising your work. By better understanding the state’s laws, you can ensure you get the breaks you are supposed to… read more

Wrongful Termination Statute of Limitations California (2024)

Posted in Wrongful Termination on November 15, 2022

Do you believe you were wrongfully fired? Whether it was a suspected discrimination firing, a retaliation firing, or a violation of public policy, being wrongfully terminated is not only frustrating to deal with but also illegal for an employer to do. And even if your employment was terminated years ago, you may still have legal… read more

California Sick Leave Laws & Entitlements

Posted in Wage & Hour Laws on October 17, 2022

California has some of the most employee-friendly laws in the country. Most employers in the state have to obey certain laws that require them to provide paid or unpaid medical and family leave. Understanding the rights you have as a worker in California can help you request sick leave and fight for sick days or… read more

Nosrati Law Awards Annual Scholarship!

Posted in Firm News on July 21, 2022

Jessica A. is an undergrad at the University of Texas at El Paso.  Jessica is a Senior in the College of Liberal Arts and is concentrating her studies in area of grief.  Jessica has a ten year old daughter and is a full time caregiver for her mother.  We are delighted to be able to… read more

California Workplace Sexual Harassment Statistics 2024

Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment,Workplace Discrimination on June 30, 2022

Sexual harassment in the workplace violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. Sexual harassment can come in many forms in the workplace and is, unfortunately, somewhat common. California law defines sexual harassment not only as unwelcome advances or sexual actions that create a hostile work environment but also… read more