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Livermore Lab Employees Get $2.7 In Termination Suit

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

New developments in California’s Lawrence Livermore Laboratory wrongful termination controversy has yielded a $2.7 million judgment for the first five employees’ cases. The suit has been broken up into a…

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Some Common Workplace Rights Don’t Actually Exist

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

The rights you have in the workplace can be a gray area, and the information you might get from family and friends isn’t always correct. For example, you don’t always…

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What Does Equal Employment Law Say About Gender?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 says that businesses cannot discriminate in providing wages to people who are performing equal work based on gender. That means that individuals who are…

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Managers Deserve Overtime- What Does the Law Say?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

The 1970s was a golden age for American workers. Just look at the popular songs of the day: 1974’s “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, 1977’s “Take This Job…

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3 Things You Should Know About Qui Tam Actions

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

A qui tam action is a type of civil lawsuit brought by a private individual, alleging that an individual or business has been defrauding the government. It’s made possible through…

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Did Your Employer Have The Right To Fire You?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

If you’ve recently been fired, you may be wondering if your employer really had the right to do so — especially if the reason seemed unfair or outright ridiculous. The…

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What Are Some Types Of Sexual Harassment?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

Sexual harassment doesn’t just refer to quid pro quo harassment these days, and there are a number of activities that could be considered harassment in the workplace. If you feel…

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Does California Have A Whistleblower Law?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

Almost every state has at least some mention of whistleblower protection in state laws, and California is no exception. California’s whistleblower provisions are noted in Government Code §§53296 et seq.…

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Five Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination

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Last Modified on Feb 16, 2025

Pregnancy is usually a time of joy. However, it can be a source of great anxiety if the pregnant woman is experiencing pregnancy discrimination, which may have devastating consequences for…

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How Much Does an Employment Lawyer Cost in California?

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Last Modified on Jan 02, 2025

If you are an employee in California, you may be wondering what the employment lawyer cost in California is. An employment lawyer may be a great resource to use if…

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