California Meal Break Waiver California labor laws are constructed to safeguard the rights and well-being of employees in the state, which includes the mandate for specific meal breaks during work shifts. However, the law also provides for certain circumstances under…
Overtime is a reality for many California workers. Nurses are asked to stay past their shifts. Retail workers are told to close late and come in early. Warehouse staff are pressured to work extra hours during the busy season. If…
California workers have new protections against workplace pressure and intimidation, thanks to a groundbreaking law that took effect at the start of 2025. The California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act gives employees stronger rights to resist forced participation in…
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tech buzzword. It is becoming part of everyday life in workplaces across California, shaping decisions about who gets hired, who is promoted, and even who is let go. For workers, this creates new…
Freelance Worker Rights Under SB 988: A Los Angeles Employee’s Guide
In May 2025, the City of Los Angeles passed a groundbreaking wage ordinance intended to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to thirty dollars per hour by 2028, along with phased increases and added health benefit compensation…
Labor Unions, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination, California, Los Angeles County, Fraigun Law Group
Negotiating a severance agreement in Los Angeles isn’t just about maximizing your payout—it’s about protecting your rights, your future, and your peace of mind. Whether you’ve been laid off from a tech company in Santa Monica, let go from a firm in Downtown LA, or terminated without explanation in the Valley, you deserve to understand your options.
Summer brings long days, hot weather, and a wave of new jobs across California. From teens scooping ice cream to adults picking up extra work outdoors, seasonal employment is a common part of summer life. But whether the job is…
In California, legal protections for LGBTQ+ workers are among the strongest in the country. And yet, discrimination continues to cost people their jobs, safety, and peace of mind. For all the corporate rainbow logos and “diversity statements” that show up…
It is a story we hear too often. A hardworking employee starts to struggle. They show signs of burnout. Maybe they take time off for a mental health condition, or ask for an accommodation to manage anxiety, depression, or another…
Work is not supposed to break you. But for too many workers in California, asking for support with a mental health condition becomes the moment everything at work starts to unravel. You try to speak up. You mention what you’re…
