FLG Blogs
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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…
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Immigration, Citizenship, and Workplace Rights in California
What Workers in Los Angeles and Southern California Should Know Workers across Los Angeles and Southern California power entire industries, from hospitality and healthcare to construction, retail, and logistics. Many of these workers are immigrants or come from mixed-status families,…
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How to Identify Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always loud or obvious. Often, it starts quietly. A comment that feels off. A joke you did not laugh at. A message sent after hours that made you uncomfortable but easy for someone…
