Religious discrimination is one of the most frequently misunderstood areas of workplace rights. Many employees know that the law protects them from being mistreated because of their religious beliefs, but fewer understand how far that protection reaches, what counts as…
Working in California offers some of the strongest employee protections in the country, but that does not mean every situation is simple. If you quit or get fired and want to report violations or seek legal help, there are specific…
A 2025 guide for Southern California employees from Fraigun Law Group, representing workers across Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Kern, and Imperial Counties. You polish your résumé after hours. You take a recruiter call…
A 2025 guide for Southern California employees from Fraigun Law Group, serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Kern, and Imperial Counties. You put on what feels right for the job and for who you…
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…
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…
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…
A major legal battle is unfolding in California, and for thousands of rideshare drivers, the stakes are enormous. A state appeals court recently ruled that Uber and Lyft may be responsible for billions of dollars in unpaid wages. The case…
Breaking Down the Glass Ceiling The term “glass ceiling” refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain employees—particularly women, people of color, and other marginalized groups—from advancing to higher leadership positions within a company. Unlike a clear-cut policy against promotions,…
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 and how to disclose pregnancy in the workplace, and what…
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, this is a fairly common issue. Meeting with a Los Angeles…
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 remote work still remains a valid and widely approved, option at…
