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Something that is certainly illegal in California is wrongful termination. Wrongful termination can be defined as an employee firing that was done in breach of contract or in violation of a specific law. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you may have...
Wage and hour laws refer to any legislation that concerns fair pay and working hours. In 2023, various new wage and hour laws are enacted in California. Minimum wage changes One of the biggest changes in California's employment laws involves minimum wage protections....
California's Equal Pay Act became effective in 1949. Today, there are several new amendments to the original law. People who are paid unfairly or suspect that employers are paying them less because of their gender can benefit from learning more about it. What is the...
Employees in California and elsewhere have certain rights in the workplace. One of them is the Family and Medical Leave Act. These are your rights under this employment law. Time off for medical leave Eligible employees have worked at their current place of employment...
In California and much of the United States, most people are at-will employees, meaning your employer can fire you without warning, notice, or reason. So, for example, the company can fire you because of poor performance, breach of contract, unprofessionalism, or a...
It can be frustrating than trying to have something built for you in California and having it come crashing down around your ears. Whether due to a design flaw or an issue with the construction, construction defects can lead to legal liability for those involved....
Employees in California have reduced privacy at work, but they are still entitled to certain privacy rights. Even though it may seem like your computer and your desk at work are your own private zones, the fact is that your employer likely has the right to search or...
A wrongful termination can be a painful experience. Unfortunately, in Long Beach, not all firings are equal. Some are wrongful and illegal, leaving you feeling like a victim. What defines wrongful termination, and how can you protect yourself when it happens to you?...
Did you know that pregnant women are protected from employment discrimination under federal law? This means that employers cannot treat pregnant employees differently than any other employees. It's important to understand your rights as a pregnant employee so that you...
Bullying is an ongoing issue throughout California. What may be surprising is that it not only happens at school and on playgrounds, but also in the workspace. Bullying is disruptive to a cohesive work environment. When your boss is the bully, life at work can get...