As California’s serious whistle blowing law firm representing employees only, our potential clients are surprised when we advise them that California has its own version of the Federal False Claims,Read MoreDo I have a whistle blower claim under California False Claims Act?
Entitled to leave as California employee?
This is part two of our review of California employee’s leave law rights. In our state-wide practice, routinely 30% of our cases each year concern employer misinterpretation (always against theRead MoreEntitled to leave as California employee?
What employee rights do I have to take Family Leave or Pregnancy Leave?
In California, our “leave law” is known as the Family Medical Leave Act”, or CFRA. This law is almost identical to and runs concurrently with the federal law known asRead MoreWhat employee rights do I have to take Family Leave or Pregnancy Leave?
Fired for Social Media Usage?
A recent case out of Washington State (we represent California employees and are a statewide California employee-side law firm) highlights the problem for both employees and employers when social media,Read MoreFired for Social Media Usage?
WORKERS MAY BRING A CIVIL SUIT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATIVE EXHAUSTION
New laws for California employees clarify that employees do not need to exhaust administrative remedies before the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement before bringing claims in court, unless theRead MoreWORKERS MAY BRING A CIVIL SUIT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATIVE EXHAUSTION
Misclassification as Independent Contractor
Since 2013 California’s Labor Code Section 226.8(I)(4) has prohibited the willful misclassification of employees by voluntarily and knowingly misclassifying employees as independent contractors. If an employer engages in a patternRead MoreMisclassification as Independent Contractor
Medical Services on a Lien Provide Full Recovery to Employment Clients
A recent court case, Howell, has held that a medical bill is only to be recognized by the court as ordinary and reasonable if it has been paid by theRead MoreMedical Services on a Lien Provide Full Recovery to Employment Clients
Customer of Your Employer May be Liable for Your Wages
What if your employer successfully bids on a contract from a customer, you are one of the lucky employees assigned to that work site, but then, you find that youRead MoreCustomer of Your Employer May be Liable for Your Wages
Can I bring a Service Dog to Work?
Everywhere we go, there seems to be a service dog around somewhere. For California employees, the issue is whether they can bring such a dog to work. For today’s blog,Read MoreCan I bring a Service Dog to Work?