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California Final Paycheck Law – 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 – 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

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

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

Nosratilaw, A Professional Law Corporation Represent Robinhood Employee’s ‘Toxic’ Sexism Lawsuit

Posted in Workplace Discrimination,Wrongful Termination on June 17, 2022

A Robinhood employee, and one of the industry’s leading women in A.I. research, was unceremoniously fired the same day she returned to work after a trip abroad to care for her terminally ill mother in Turkey by her employer Robinhood, a free online brokerage firm. According to her the termination was callous and illegal and… read more

Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse in California: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment,Workplace Discrimination on April 15, 2022

While it’s hard to put a label on the emotional impact of any type of unwanted sexual act, the law must have very distinct categories. The main differences among the terms sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse are their legal implications – and none of these words can categorize the emotional impact that they… read more

What Are Some Examples of Workplace Discrimination in California?

Posted in Employment Law,Workplace Discrimination on March 15, 2022

Employment attorneys in California handle many different types of cases related to discrimination in the workplace. Some of these cases involve wrongful termination due to the employee’s gender or gender identity. Others may be circumstances in which a whistleblower was subjected to workplace retaliation or unfair disciplinary actions. These examples barely scratch the surface of… read more

California Supreme Court Serve Up Another Victory For California Workers

Posted in Employment Law on February 28, 2022

Recently, the California Supreme Court in Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. clarified what the standard of proof is for litigating whistleblower claims under Labor Code section 1102.5.  Labor Code section 1102.5 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees in California for disclosing a violation of state or federal statute, or a violation of or noncompliance… read more