Why You Need to Reread Your Employment Contract
December 23, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to skim over the fine print in employment contracts. After all, most people are
Are You Owed Holiday Pay in California?
December 16, 2024
California labor laws offer some of the most robust employee protections in the United States. However, the rules surrounding holiday
Worker Win: California Restricts Driver’s License Requirements for Employment
December 9, 2024
California’s workforce just gained a significant victory with the passage of Senate Bill 1100, signed into law by Governor Gavin
Freedom From Employer Intimidation: Your Right to Refuse Political or Religious Meetings
November 25, 2024
Starting January 1, California workers will have new protections against employer coercion regarding political and religious matters. Senate Bill 399,
SB 1137: Why It Matters for You
November 18, 2024
California’s legal framework for combating discrimination has long been considered among the most progressive in the nation. With the passage
Exempt Worker Salary Floor Raised: Will You Become Eligible for Overtime?
November 11, 2024
As of July 1, 2024, millions of U.S. workers gained eligibility for overtime pay under a new rule from the
Can AI Discriminate Against Potential Employees?
November 4, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision systems (ADS) become more embedded in recruitment, employers are witnessing the potential of
Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights
October 29, 2024
On October 16, 2024, California’s new healthcare minimum wage increase officially went into effect, significantly raising wages for many healthcare
Governor Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Child Influencers
October 22, 2024
Child influencers are found across the internet. Every social media source has examples: smiling children enjoying the products and services
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Uber and Lyft in Back Pay Case
October 15, 2024
In a significant legal victory for California workers, the U.S. Supreme Court recently denied appeals by Uber and Lyft, allowing
Freelance Worker Protection Act: What It Means for California
October 8, 2024
On January 1, 2025, California will enter a new era of protections for freelance workers with the implementation of the
Wage Theft in California’s Restaurant Industry: How Workers Can Fight Back
September 25, 2024
California’s restaurant industry employs thousands of workers who often labor under high-stress conditions for relatively low pay. While the state’s
Hairstyle Discrimination: Officially Illegal in California
September 18, 2024
In a landmark move towards promoting racial equity and combating longstanding discrimination, the California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill
California Minimum Wage Increase Under Proposition 32: How It Could Impact Workers and Help Fight Wage Theft
September 11, 2024
California has long been at the forefront of worker protection laws. Proposition 32, set to be voted on by the
New Ruling on Amazon Drivers and California’s Joint Employer Law: A Win for Workers
September 4, 2024
A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has profound implications for California workers, particularly drivers who deliver
How to Report Health and Safety Violations in the California Workplace
August 21, 2024
Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is crucial for every employee in California. Despite stringent regulations, violations still occur, risking
Attorney Todd Friedman Quoted in L.A. Times
August 19, 2024
Los Angeles #employmentlaw and #consumerprotection #attorney Todd Friedman was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article about the L.A. City
New Federal Rules Mean You Might Be Owed Overtime
August 14, 2024
The principle that a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay is deeply embedded in the American work ethos.
Constructive Dismissal: Did Your Employer Force You to Quit?
August 7, 2024
Imagine walking into work every day feeling like you’re walking into a battlefield. Your once supportive and collegial environment has
“Stinging Barbs”: What Counts as a Hostile Work Environment?
August 1, 2024
When we think about harassment in the workplace, many of us imagine a pattern of inappropriate behavior—repeated, continuous, and overtly
Amazon Fined $5.9 Million for Labor Violations
July 29, 2024
Amazon was fined $5.9 million in June 2024 for failing to inform California warehouse workers of productivity quotas that affected
Citibank Sued by Terminated Whistleblower
July 25, 2024
Citibank faces a lawsuit from former managing director Kathleen Martin, who alleges that the bank fired her in retaliation for
