California businesses are required to obey federal and state employment laws. However, in spite of it being illegal to terminate workers based on certain criteria, some employers do just that. These are examples of when you can sue an employer for wrongful...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
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California employee classification: Exempt or non-exempt?
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...
Who is covered by the ADEA in California?
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...
Facts about about constructive discharge in California
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...