Federal Circuit Court Supports California Workplace Whistleblower Protections
June 27, 2023
In a win for workers’ rights, the federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reaffirmed California’s whistleblower protection
Are Silicon Valley Firms Forcing Workers to Sign Unlawful Labor Agreements?
June 12, 2023
According to allegations filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), some Silicon Valley firms are forcing their employees to
California Supreme Court Blocks Tesla’s Bid to Stop Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
June 5, 2023
Electric carmaker Tesla continues to face an uphill battle against racial discrimination claims from workers at its Fremont factory. In
Kanye West’s Company Sued for Wrongful Termination
May 18, 2023
The private Christian school, Donda Academy, has been hit with a wrongful termination lawsuit after letting go of two employees.
Twitter’s Verification Controversy: Legal Perspective from Todd Friedman
May 11, 2023
In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Twitter’s blue check mark verification system and the Twitter Blue subscription service,
Is Your Employer Paying You Less Than Minimum Wage?
May 3, 2023
California has some of the strongest wage laws in the country. However, many workers do not understand their rights under
Department of Labor Cracks Down on Employers Garnishing Wages
April 24, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has decided to take a stand against illegal wage garnishment by employers by taking
Amazon Accused of Retaliating Against Employee Requesting Bereavement Leave
April 17, 2023
A former worker at a California Amazon warehouse has sued the company for allegedly retaliating against him after requesting protected
Can Your Employer Fire You During Medical Leave?
April 11, 2023
Wave after wave of layoffs is hitting Silicon Valley. Companies from Amazon to Microsoft to Google have fired thousands of
Can You Pursue a Jury Trial for Employment Rights Violations?
April 3, 2023
Most employment rights lawsuits that make the news end one of two ways: the case is settled out of court
Weird Work Schedules: Your Right to Breaks and Overtime
March 30, 2023
In the US, the 9-to-5 weekday work schedule is often considered the default. However, the number of jobs that actually
Equal Pay Day: How Women Can Pursue Equitable Compensation in the Workplace
March 21, 2023
When is Equal Pay Day? This year, it’s March 14th, 2023. This national day of awareness highlights how far into
What It Means to Provide a Safe and Healthy Workplace
March 8, 2023
Today, many people take the right to a safe workplace for granted. Federal and state laws require employers to meet
Consumer Rights Advocates Demand Change to Credit Reporting Industry
February 24, 2023
If you’ve ever thought that the credit reporting and scoring system seems too complicated, you’re not alone. A major consumer
Noncompete Clauses May Be Banned Nationally
February 21, 2023
On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed new regulations that could ban non-competition and non-solicitation agreements nationwide.
Layoff Trends Continue: Know Your Rights
February 19, 2023
California technology layoffs have routinely made the news for the past several weeks. A trend that began with Twitter’s firing
What You Should Know About Chevy’s Malibu Buybacks
February 2, 2023
According to a recent announcement by General Motors (GM), the manufacturer may buy back more than two thousand 2022-2023 Chevrolet
EEOC Recognizing Religious Hairstyles as Protected Classes
January 31, 2023
In a landmark move, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued a grocery store after the business allegedly
Remote Workers Rights: How At-Home Employees Are Fighting for Fair Employment
January 27, 2023
The pandemic accelerated the work-from-home trend dramatically by sending most US workers out of the office for nearly two years.
Real Estate Redlining: What to Do If You’re Facing Discrimination When Buying or Selling a Home
January 26, 2023
Racial discrimination and redlining may be illegal, but it is unfortunately still alive and well in California. The documentary “Our
2023 Employment Law Trends That Workers Should Understand
January 18, 2023
January is an excellent time to reconsider your employment. The stress of the holidays and end-of-year deadlines often gives workers
What to Do If Your Employer Retaliates Against You for FMLA Leave
January 3, 2023
Your health and family should always come before work. After all, your job is something you do to support your
