Unfortunately for employees in California, there is very little protection against employer searches of your office computer. We have found it standard practice for employers to open computers, seize hard-drivesRead MoreCan my employer look at my e mails?
Can my former employer sue me for calling customers?
This is one of the most hotly-contested areas of intellectual property disputes in our California employment law practice and comes up regularly in our Santa Clara )(Silicon Valley) and SanRead MoreCan my former employer sue me for calling customers?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Employment Discrimination
Our clientele over the last few years have reported medical diagnosis’ of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) more often that at any times in my 34 years of employment lawRead MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Employment Discrimination
Unfair Business Practice?
In our California and Los Angeles discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, whistle blowing practice, we often add a cause of action for violations of California’s Unfair Business Practices Act. This isRead MoreUnfair Business Practice?
Arbitration Clause Found Invalid
Zenia Chavarria started work as many other employees across the State of California do. She went through an interview and when hired, was brought back to fill out stacks ofRead MoreArbitration Clause Found Invalid
Retaliation for whistle blowing
California Labor Code 1102.5 remains one of — if not the–most important tools we as plaintiff attorneys have to protect California employees from retaliation for reporting illegal, unsafe or “bad”Read MoreRetaliation for whistle blowing
Piece-rate pay in California employment
Its not unusual in some industries (like auto repair, hair salons, flight instructors) to sit and wait between customers. Employers in California, until recently at least, have tried to claimRead MorePiece-rate pay in California employment
San Francisco Flexible Work Ordinance Signed Into Law
SAN FRANCISCO FLEXIBLE WORK ORDINANCE SIGNED INTO LAW The San Francisco City Council recently approved a measure known as the San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance which allows employees inRead MoreSan Francisco Flexible Work Ordinance Signed Into Law
Employer Required to Pay Minimum wage?
Today, I’d like to discuss some esoteric issues regarding the overall national debate on minimum wage. Our firm represents only California employees throughout the state. in all matters of discrimination,Read MoreEmployer Required to Pay Minimum wage?
Employer did not investigate my sex harassment charges
California employees who complain about sexual harassment should be aware of their right to a full and impartial investigation of their charges. Under both state (Government Code 12940(k), and federalRead MoreEmployer did not investigate my sex harassment charges