Dr. Mark T. Fahlen of Modesto sued his employer, Sutter Central Valley Hospital, alleging he as stripped of his privileges (admitting and treating patients) at the hospital because he complainedRead MoreDoctor Whistle Blower May Sue for Retaliation
Off the clock and exempt vs non-exempt (overtime) wage and hour violations in California led to class actions
A recent case highlights the use of class action litigation to resolve hundreds of individual claims at once. Many claims are simply not large enough to pursue as individual matters.Read MoreOff the clock and exempt vs non-exempt (overtime) wage and hour violations in California led to class actions
Owed unpaid commissions California employer
As California’s leading employment law firm representing employees only, we are constantly asked about unpaid wages and commissions. Effective January 1, 2013, new laws went into effect governing the requirementsRead MoreOwed unpaid commissions California employer
Automatic termination after One Year
Does your California employer have a policy which requires automatic termination after one year? Apparently, UPS has such a policy, but in light of a recent 7th Circuit ruling, mayRead MoreAutomatic termination after One Year
Defrauded into Accepting Employment
California has strict laws preventing employers from lying to potential employees to get them to accept a job. As a statewide California employee-side law firm, we’ve seen cases where employeesRead MoreDefrauded into Accepting Employment
Employee’s Sexual History Not Admissible
As California’s leading and largest (covering ten major cities throughout the state including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Simi Valley, Manhattan Beach, Orange County, Fresno, Sacramento, San Francisco and Santa Rosa), manyRead MoreEmployee’s Sexual History Not Admissible
Class Action for Misclassification of California employees
As California’s leading employment law firm representing employees only, we are always pleased to report victories and excellent settlements in favor of California employees. In the case reviewed today, weRead MoreClass Action for Misclassification of California employees