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Paternity leave allows new fathers to take time off from work in order to care for a new child. Previously considered to be a perk, paternity leave has now become protected by law. Unfortunately, many employers will attempt to discourage workers from taking paternity leave or try to intrude upon […]

Unethical employers will go to considerable lengths to save money. One of the ways that they may do this is by misclassifying their employees. We have already discussed misclassifying employees as independent contractors in order to avoid paying overtime and providing other benefits. Another common misclassification is to classify non-exempt […]

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced its enforcement priorities earlier this year and published its Draft Strategic Enforcement Plan. The comment period closed on February 9th, but the plan remains under review and awaits a final vote by the Commission. As employment attorneys representing both salaried and hourly wage […]

Many of California’s workers depend on tips to make ends meet. Unfortunately, many of these employees – restaurant workers, barbers, estheticians, and others –  do not understand their rights when it comes to this portion of their income. If you have questions about your tips, an experienced employment lawyer can […]

Even though California is an at-will employment state, you can still pursue a claim against your employer for wrongful termination in the following situations:  You were terminated in violation of your employment contract, either express or implied You were terminated in retaliation for exercising your protected rights You were fired […]

Many victims of discrimination in the workplace think their only option is to go find a job somewhere else. Other workers understand that they have legal rights but know that a complaint will go nowhere and will actually result in getting fired.  Realistically, being unemployed – either because you can […]

We have come a long way when it comes to the rights of women in the workplace, but there is still work to be done. Women still experience harassment and discrimination at work every day, particularly pregnant women. While these cases are often difficult to prove, you still may be […]

Employment laws are constantly changing, leaving both employers and employees wondering about their rights and obligations. 2023 will bring several important updates to California employment law, most of which are aimed at expanding workers’ rights and protections. Attorneys for Employees explains four of the more important changes and what workers […]

Anyone who has ever been “terminated,” “fired,” “laid off,” or simply “let go” from their job understands the shock and embarrassment that follows. No one wants to be fired, and losing your job with no advance notice can be especially upsetting. One of the questions that immediately gets raised is […]

It’s more than just a label – the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is an important one. Employees have specific rights and protections that independent contractors do not enjoy. Unfortunately, employers often misclassify employees as independent contractors in an attempt to get around certain obligations that they […]