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Political Discrimination at Work: Your Rights in California Have you ever felt that your political views cost you your job or held you back in your career in Los Angeles? While...

Medical Condition Discrimination in California Workplaces: Know Your Rights in Los Angeles Facing a medical condition is hard enough without the added stress of discrimination in...

California Labor Code 203: Employer Penalties for Severance Pay Violations in Los Angeles   Severance pay is an essential form of compensation that some employees in...

What Are Considered Part-Time Hours in Los Angeles?   Understanding part-time work regulations in Los Angeles is essential for both employees and employers. The...

Understanding California Time Clock Laws: What Every Employee and Employer Should Know   Navigating employment laws in California can be challenging, particularly when it...

The Ultimate Guide to Severance Packages in California   When facing an unexpected job termination, many employees in California are presented with severance packages to ease...

Maternity Rights and Workplace Discrimination: What’s New in 2024?   As we step into 2024, understanding maternity rights and workplace protections is increasingly crucial...

Understanding Paternity Rights in 2024: What Every Employee Should Know In 2024, understanding paternity rights is more crucial than ever. Paternity leave not only strengthens...

LAW360: Marina Fraigun Feature In a recent feature on Law360 Pulse, Marina Fraigun, a prominent employment lawyer based in Los Angeles, shared her innovative marketing strategies...

2024 Wrongful Termination Laws – Sherman Oaks, California In the ever-evolving landscape of California employment law, 2024 has brought significant updates that directly...

Navigating the treacherous waters of employment in Sherman Oaks can be daunting, especially when faced with the unfortunate event of wrongful termination. Understanding your...

5 Critical Things to Do If You Suspect Wrongful Termination in Los Angeles If you’ve been dismissed from your job and suspect the termination was unjust, it’s crucial...

What Are My Rights as an Employee if I’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated in California in 2024? If you’ve recently lost your job and suspect the termination was unfair or...

Navigating employment contracts can be a tricky landscape, particularly in Los Angeles, where California law imposes specific regulations and protections for employees. The...

Facing Wrongful Termination in California? Experiencing a wrongful termination can be a profoundly unsettling event, impacting one’s professional and personal life...

California stands out for its progressive and comprehensive approach to employment law, ensuring workers’ rights and safety are at the forefront of legislative efforts. For...

OSHA 2024 Key Regulations In the evolving landscape of employment law, staying informed about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations is crucial for...

Introduction In the complex landscape of employment law, understanding your rights under California’s regulations governing mass layoffs, relocations, and terminations is...

Introduction: Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law in California, the Worker Adjustment & Retraining...

Introduction – Combatting Wrongful Demotion in California  In the dynamic landscape of California’s workplaces, employees often face challenges that can significantly...

Introduction Wrongful demotion is a multifaceted issue that holds significant implications for California employees. In this comprehensive blog post, we aim to provide a thorough...

How to Report Retaliation in California: A Guide to Timely and Effective Action If you find yourself facing retaliation in the workplace after standing up for your rights or...

Retaliation in the workplace is not just a personal affront; it’s a legal issue. In California, employees are shielded by robust statutes designed to protect them from...

Introduction In the labyrinth of employment laws that define the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in California, one provision stands out for its profound...

Introduction In the realm of employment law, one phrase continually stands out as a beacon of employee protection: anti-retaliation statutes. These provisions safeguard the rights...

Introduction: Employee Accommodations Guide  In today’s evolving work landscape, the significance of work adjustments can’t be understated. From providing employees...

Introduction California is known for its progressive stance on employee rights, ensuring workplaces accommodate unique needs. However, understanding these rights, the terms, and...

Introduction Disability discrimination remains an unsettling but real issue in many workplaces. Despite the progress made over the years, prejudices persist. For individuals with...

Introduction – Employment Training Repayment Agreements  In recent times, training repayment agreements have emerged as a hot topic in the employment world, especially in...

Introduction In the age of technological evolution and unprecedented global events, the nature of work has transformed dramatically. As more businesses in California and beyond...

Employee Misclassification Introduction: In the heart of California’s bustling employment scene lies a subtle, often overlooked issue: employee misclassification. On the surface...

Introduction Commission-based pay is prevalent in various sectors, including sales, real estate, and financial services. Understanding California’s specific wage and hour...

Introduction – California Meal Break Waiver California labor laws are constructed to safeguard the rights and well-being of employees in the state, which includes the...

In the bustling workforce of California, it’s essential to grasp the nuances of overtime exemptions for salaried employees. Fraigun Law Group is dedicated to helping...

Introduction – Overtime Pay in California  California is renowned for its robust employee protection laws, and the realm of overtime pay is no exception. Navigating the...

In the realm of employment, California has consistently been at the forefront of enacting progressive legislation to ensure equal opportunities for all its residents. The Ban the...

In today’s dynamic employment environment, it’s essential to be well-versed with your rights as an employee. The California Equal Pay Act stands as a testament to the...

In the competitive job market of California, discussing salary history can be a nerve-wracking experience for many applicants. However, it’s essential to know that the state...

Negotiating an employment contract can be a challenging process, especially for women. With California being a hub for diverse industries, understanding the legal landscape is...

Welcoming a new baby into the world is a momentous occasion, but returning to work afterward can be filled with mixed emotions and concerns. California laws protect the rights of...

Being pregnant while navigating the workplace can be both exciting and challenging. It’s important to know that as an employee, you have rights and protections under the...

Navigating the waters of pregnancy is challenging enough, but when it comes to announcing the news at work, it can be downright daunting. In this guide, we’ll walk through when...

Introduction: Pregnancy is a transformative time in a woman’s life, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of her career. Balancing work responsibilities with the physical...

Introduction According to a recent study, about 12% of women and 10% of men experience some form of quid pro quo sexual harassment during their careers. In California workplaces...

Introduction Losing your job is bad enough, but what happens when your boss doesn’t provide you with a valid reason for your dismissal? You end up walking away with more questions...

According to Inc. Magazine, wrongful terminations have been rising sharply over the past few years. Unfortunately, many of these cases still go unreported, and the vague wording...

Hundreds of thousands of California workers are fired each year – and many of these people are terminated illegally. The Golden State may have some of the toughest labor laws in...

In 2021 alone, over 61,000 businesses were charged with violating employment laws. Many of these violations involved wrongful termination. The most claims involved discrimination...

The loss of a job can put a tremendous burden on an employee and their family. A worker who was fired, laid off, or otherwise removed on unlawful grounds may have a legal claim...

Wrongful termination is a somewhat nebulous legal term. Many people misconstrue the meaning behind wrongful termination. These cases are very difficult to prove, especially due to...

Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the workplace. The most recent year data is available, nearly 30% of all charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have largely subsided over the past few months. As a result, many employers have asked their workers to return full-time to the office. Yet...

You have the right to ask yourself if your termination was justifiable if you were fired from your job in suspicious circumstances. Employers have a lot of discretion when it...

Marina Kats Fraigun of the Fraigun Law Group will be at a speaking event September 10, 2022 on Social Media Evidence – Getting It In or Keeping It Out. Ms. Fraigun will be...

Wage theft is not always blatant. Employers can steal money from their employees by not paying them overtime, paying them less than the minimum wage, or denying them breaks. If...

There are two types of workers in the workplace. “Non-exempt employees,” and “exempt.” What is the difference? California law requires that employers...

Although discrimination at the workplace sounds like an ancient matter, more than half of the workers in the United States report experiencing or witnessing discrimination at the...

Getting fired from a job is an unpleasant experience, especially if you believe your termination was unfair. However, that does not mean that termination is illegal. Specific...

Age discrimination at work is a problem in today’s youth-focused culture. Our clients frequently ask us the first question: What is the age limit for filing an age...

The work world has seen a drastic change over the past couple of years. Including the use of electronic monitoring. When the Covid-19 pandemic began, people were forced to work...

In 1949, California passed the Equal Pay Act to close the wage gap. The original law was not without its flaws. And in 2015, California passed the Fair Pay Act to strengthen the...