Many employees are unaware of their right to take leave under the California Family Rights Act. This act is administered by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.Today’s blog willRead MoreRetaliation for taking leave under California Family Rights Act?
Wrongful Termination
WRONGFUL TERMINATION Did this happen to me? California, like many other states in the United States, is an ‘at-will’ employment state. At-will employment is a term used in U.S. laborRead MoreWrongful Termination
False Claim Act Case?
We are pleased to report a $1,7000,000 settlement of yet another case filed under the Federal False Claims Act. In this case, qui tam action on behalf of the UnitedRead MoreFalse Claim Act Case?
California Employment Law: Employer Induced me to Move
Los Angeles Employment Attorney represents the working men and women throughout the state, many of whom are offered jobs here in California (especially Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County), and whenRead MoreCalifornia Employment Law: Employer Induced me to Move
Employment Termination ordered by high level company official
California employment law recognizes the concept of “cat’s paw”. This is essentially an argument that someone made the supervisor do it, even though the supervisor did not have a directRead MoreEmployment Termination ordered by high level company official
Elements of Employment Discrimination Claims
California employment attorneys generally rely on the California Government Code, starting at section 12940, to establish the elements of a termination or discrimination case. The first element in proving discriminationRead MoreElements of Employment Discrimination Claims
How much punitive damages can I win?
We have blogged in the past in Los Angeles Employment Lawyer about punitive damages under California’s Civil Code, Sections 3294 and 3295. Just to refresh, punitive damages are available ifRead MoreHow much punitive damages can I win?
Wage and Hour Class Action
Ecolab,Inc., has settled a wage and hour class action lawsuit, alleging violations of the California Labor Code, the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) and the Unfair Business Practices Act, forRead MoreWage and Hour Class Action
Wage and Hour Violation Settlements
Two significant wage and hour cases have just settled before trial. The violations that both cases alleged involved the usual categories of employer misdeeds, including failure to pay overtime, toRead MoreWage and Hour Violation Settlements