Can You Be Fired For Having Cancer?

Employment Rights For Cancer Patients And Survivors California has one of the most inclusive worker protection laws. For example, suppose...

Sep 8, 202113 min read

Can You Be Fired For Having A Disability In California?

You can't be refused a job, fired, harassed, and retaliated against for your disability status in California.

Sep 3, 202113 min read

Signs Of Retaliation At Work In California

Learn The Factors That Showing Signs of Retaliation And How To File Workplace Retaliation Claims in California Under both state and...

Sep 1, 202112 min read

What To Do When You Get Fired Unfairly In California

The first 72 hours after an unfair termination are the most consequential period in the entire legal timeline that follows. Not because a lawsuit needs to be filed immediately — it does not — but because the evidence that determines whether a claim is viable, and how much it is ultimately worth, is most accessible right now.

Aug 30, 20217 min read

At Will Employees & California Wrongful Termination Laws

How to report your California employer for wrongful termination even if you're an AT WILL employee. Find wrongful termination lawyers.

Jun 5, 202115 min read

A Guide To Unemployment Benefit Claims in California

Here's what you need to know about California Unemployment Insurance that you should familiarize yourself with in preparation for the...

Jun 3, 202117 min read

How to Report Employer Retaliation in California

Retaliation is one of the most common—and most serious—violations in the workplace. It often happens after an employee speaks up about issues like unpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, or medical leave.

Jun 1, 20214 min read

Injured At Work in California?

Worker's Comp: How To Deal With Work-Related Injuries in California Not all injured employees would need the services of a lawyer. After...

May 15, 202116 min read

Exempt Employees: Your Rights Under California Labor Law

HOME › CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAW › WAGE & HOUR VIOLATIONS Updated March 2026 Every workplace in California operates under a fundamental divide: employees protected by wage and hour laws and those who are not. These categories—commonly referred to as non-exempt and exempt employees—determine far more than how you’re paid. They define whether you are entitled to overtime, whether your employer must track your hours, and whether you receive key protections like meal and rest

May 7, 20215 min read