FLG Blogs
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California SB 642, Pay Transparency, and Pay Equity
California lawmakers have increasingly pushed back against that imbalance through pay transparency and pay equity legislation, including Senate Bill 642 (SB 642) and related wage transparency laws aimed at creating more accountability for employers. The broader goal is simple: employees…
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Retaliation in the Workplace Is Illegal in California — Here’s What Employees Need to Know
Most employees expect that if they report something wrong at work, whether it’s harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, or unsafe conditions, the issue will at least be addressed professionally. What many California workers experience instead is a sudden shift in how…
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When California Employers Try to Push You Out-Wrongful Termination
Not every wrongful termination looks like a firing. Sometimes, it looks like a slow shift. Responsibilities change. Hours get cut. Management starts documenting minor issues that were never a problem before. You’re excluded from meetings, reassigned to less favorable roles,…
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Severance Agreements in California: What You’re Really Being Asked to Sign
If you’ve just been let go from your job, a severance agreement can feel like a lifeline. A check, continued benefits, maybe even a neutral reference. It’s framed as a clean break, something that allows both sides to move forward…
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How Do I Know If I Have Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor in California?
If you are labeled an “independent contractor” but work like a regular employee, you are not alone. Misclassification is one of the most common and costly workplace violations in California. Many workers are told they are contractors because they receive…
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Can I Be Fired In California For Taking My Sick Days?
Under California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, most employees in the state are entitled to paid sick leave. Employees accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and employers must allow workers to use…
