Losing a job can bring financial uncertainty, difficult decisions, and pressure to move forward quickly. For employees who are offered severance pay, the possibility of receiving additional compensation may provide some relief during an already stressful transition. However, accepting a…
California Meal and rest breaks are part of nearly every workday, yet many California employees are unsure when they are legally entitled to take them. Some employees eat lunch at their desks while continuing to answer emails. Others skip breaks…
For many California employees, pregnancy disability leave and paid family leave are well-established workplace benefits. However, California teachers and other public education employees have historically been subject to different leave rules than many workers in the private sector. Assembly Bill…
For years, California has moved toward what lawmakers call “fair chance” hiring, creating protections designed to prevent qualified job applicants from being automatically excluded because of their criminal history. The idea is relatively straightforward: a past conviction should not automatically…
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…
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…
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…
If you were laid off with little or no warning, you may be wondering whether your employer was legally required to give you notice before your job ended. In California, the answer is often yes. The California WARN Act provides…
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…
