When pursuing an Orange County work discrimination case, many employees make common mistakes that can weaken their claims or even prevent them from obtaining the justice they deserve. Here are the key mistakes to avoid.  1. Not Documenting the Discrimination One of the biggest mistakes is failing to document instances of discrimination. Detailed records...

California has some of the best workplace protections for workers in the country. However, these protections are only effective when people are aware of them. For instance, California has standards for when employees are on-call for their employer and what those employees are owed due to their standby status.  So, in this guide, we’ll...

If you’re employed as a W2 worker in California, you may be unsure of all the rights you are afforded and how you’re protected in your employment when on the job.  In this guide, we’ll be discussing how California protects the rights of employees based on aspects of their identity, such as their marital...

California offers many benefits to workers in the course of their employment. One such protection is governed by the California Family Rights Act, also known as the Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act or CFRA. CFRA allows workers to take a leave of absence from their role due under specific circumstances.  CFRA leave is job-protected, meaning...

In the gig economy era, the distinction between employees and independent contractors has become increasingly blurred, leading to a rise in misclassification cases. While independent contractors enjoy flexibility and autonomy, misclassification can have profound legal, financial, and societal implications.  What is Misclassification? Misclassification occurs when workers are wrongly classified as independent contractors rather than...