Year: 2023

In California’s current economy, finding a good job is challenging under most circumstances. However, things can be even worse for those that face employment discrimination. It can lead to unfair wages, lack of promotions or even wrongful termination. Overall, it’s...

If you are a working parent, then you have probably heard of FMLA. FMLA is the Family and Medical Leave Act, a law that gives employees the right to take unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Understanding this law and your rights can help you make...

The federal minimum wage and requirement to pay overtime wages are provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), designed to protect employees from exploitative work conditions. The Act contains several other components, although minimum wage and overtime get a...

The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination by employers against employees aged 40 years or older. The ADEA applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees, including government employers. The ADEA does not protect...

Employees in the United States are protected from wrongful discharge under both state and federal law. "Wrongful discharge" is a term used to describe an employee's termination that violates one of these laws. In some instances, an employee may be forced to resign due...