Employment Litigation

California employers dread accusations of harassment in the workplace. Not only do these accusations negatively affect a company’s reputation and employee morale, but they can be costly. Employers are expected to have safeguards in place to protect workers who may...

Companies in California understand that they cannot discriminate against their employees or prospective employees. They are also most likely aware that they need to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities so they can perform the job or even...

Businesses in California know that these days there is no shortage of employment laws that they must comply with and, if they don’t, there is always the prospect of a lawsuit on the horizon. Most businesses do everything they can to comply with state and federal...

Claims of wrongful termination and retaliation can be seriously damaging to your business. While you certainly might end up facing a big judgment against you if you’re found to have wrongfully terminated or otherwise retaliated against an employee, you can also see...

Contracts are the glue that hold a business together and allow a business owner to successfully run his business. A contract is a promise that is enforceable by law. When it comes to managing employees, a well-written employment contract solidifies the terms of...

People in California general want to do the right thing and report illegal or other problems in the workplace. What they may fear, however, is that they will be treated unfairly or even fired if they speak up. Fortunately, California law addresses this situation and...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the law that addresses minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and other related wage and hour issues. The FLSA is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor. There are two ways employees can be...

For even the most well-run enterprises, the law of averages dictates that a dispute with a worker will eventually arise and lead to litigation. It simply comes with the territory.  Forward thinkers in the C-suite who anticipate these inevitable dust-ups often include...

Companies are often faced with various employee complaints and lawsuits. One common complaint an employer may hear is that an employee is suffering from a hostile work environment. But what is the legal definition of a hostile work environment and how can companies...