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California’s Meal and Rest Laws 2019

Posted in Wage & Hour Laws on September 28, 2022

California is one of the best places to live as an employee in America. California’s employment laws generally favor employees, with extensive medical leave benefits and strong anti-discrimination laws. California also has meal and rest break requirements all employers must obey, or else face penalties. Understanding California’s current meal and rest break rules could help… read more

Can an Employer Ask for Proof of Disability in California?

Posted in Discrimination on May 19, 2025

Understanding the legal boundaries of employer requests regarding workplace accommodation and disability rights processes presents significant complexity. A common question arises, “Is it within legal bounds for employers in California to require proof of disability from their employees?” Employees maintain their right to keep medical information private, but employers can demand documentation from their employees… read more

Your Rights as a Cancer Patient in the Workplace in California

Posted in Discrimination on September 28, 2022

Finding out you have cancer is hard enough without also having to deal with requesting time off work, explaining your situation to your boss and dealing with workplace discrimination. The National Cancer Institute estimates over 1.7 million new cancer cases arise each year. More than 40% of cancer patients are working adults. You are not… read more

Are Rideshare Drivers Employees?

Posted in Firm News on September 28, 2022

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies have been at the center of an employment law controversy almost since their inception. Unlike taxi companies, ridesharing services do not classify their drivers as employees. Instead, they classify them as independent contractors in all 50 states. This makes rideshare drivers ineligible to receive benefits promised to employees under… read more

How Can I Prove Sexual Harassment With No Witnesses?

Posted in Sexual Harassment on September 28, 2022

Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the workplace. The most recent year data is available, nearly 30% of all charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) dealt with sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment. If someone sexually harassed you in the workplace, you have every right to seek justice and restitution. Even if… read more

What Do I Do If I Was Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?

Posted in Firm News on September 28, 2022

It is every employer’s legal duty to properly classify its workers as either employees or independent contractors according to certain criteria. The correct classification is important because it can determine your pay scale, taxes, benefits, rights, and responsibilities as a worker. If you believe your boss has misclassified you as an independent contractor when you… read more

How to Blow the Whistle If You Signed an NDA?

Posted in Whistleblower Protection on September 28, 2022

Many employees in various industries must agree to and sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as a requirement of their work. For example, a pharmaceutical company employee may need to agree not to share trade secrets with competing companies. Employees who work in client-facing businesses may need to sign NDAs agreeing not to discuss client-related matters in… read more

Can My Boss Deny My Time Off Request in California? What Are My Rights?

Posted in FMLA on May 19, 2025

Time off is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, but not all time off requests are guaranteed to be approved. Many employees wonder, can my boss deny my time-off request in California? The answer depends on several factors, including the type of leave, the reason for the request, company policy, and state or federal… read more

What Is the False Claims Act: Who Does It Protect?

Posted in Whistleblower Protection on February 6, 2025

Due to recent occurrences within the federal government, most Americans have heard of whistleblower protections. However, the False Claims Act and its protections are much less well-known, even though the two go hand in hand. What is the False Claims Act? Who does it protect? What Is the False Claims Act? People often refer to… read more

Your Rights as a Pregnant Worker in California

Posted in Pregnancy Discrimination,Workplace Discrimination on October 6, 2025

More than 68 million women are in the United States workforce, and about 75% of them will become pregnant at some point during their employment. Prior to the passing of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it was not uncommon for an employer to simply fire a pregnant employee so the employer would not lose… read more