Category: Employment Law

Wrongful Termination and Medical Leave Laws As an “at-will” employment state, California gives employers and workers the right to terminate their relationship whenever they want. While the law is intended to give employers and workers the freedom to move on if a new job opportunity presents itself or if the employee is not performing up…
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Workers in California See New Laws for Labor and Employment for 2020   Californians are starting 2020 with a new set of laws in for the workplace. Many of the new rules dramatically change pay, the status of contract workers and more, so it is important that all Californians are familiar with what’s new when…
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As the U.S. economy shifts and technology makes it easier to serve larger markets, more and more Americans are choosing to work as freelancers, independent contractors, and small business owners. Working independently provides many people with greater freedom and flexibility. However, it also comes with additional burdens and responsibilities. Downside for Los Angeles Independent Contractors…
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When you lose your job unexpectedly, money is likely one of your first and most significant concerns. If you happen to live and work in California, you’re in luck. California is one of the friendliest states for employees in the nation and offers some of the most stringent worker protections. One of those protections is…
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Often, these employees are in a unique position to put a stop to harmful actions on the part of an employer. Reporting these actions to a supervisor, corporate management, or the appropriate government agency may save workers’ lives, protect the public against health hazards, and prevent or interrupt financial abuse of consumers. In short, it’s…
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Getting injured at work can be a traumatic and anxiety-inducing experience. In addition to the pain, medical treatment, and rehabilitation you may be facing, lost work time is stressful—especially if you have a family to support. No worker should have to choose between receiving the medical care necessary to heal properly and preserving his or…
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Sexual harassment can affect every area of your work experience, from your job performance to how you feel about getting up for work in the morning. The stress that comes from a hostile work environment can even spill over into your life outside work, impacting your health and your non-work relationships. Fortunately, you don’t have…
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There are few events in life as exciting and rewarding as welcoming a new baby into your family. Of course, a new addition to the family also means new expenses, and a greater-than-ever need for stability. The last thing a new mother needs is an unexpected disruption in her income shortly after giving birth. However,…
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