• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Employment Law Attorneys – Fighting for Fairness and Justice in the Workplace As of Jan. 1, 2022, for employers of 26 or more employees, the California state minimum wage is $15 per hour; for employers of 25 or fewer employees, minimum wage is $14 per hour. This means that as of Jan. 1, 2022, exempt

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Victims of employment discrimination may be able to file a lawsuit against their employer seeking monetary compensation.  Below, we answer some of the most common questions about filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in California.  How can I bring a case against an employer for discrimination in California?  Generally speaking, in order to initiate a lawsuit

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Taking action can be difficult, but the law protects you.  In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.  The law is on your side. The law says you are protected when you:  Speak up

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

The following are the most common reasons for wrongful termination lawsuits in California:  Exceptions to “at-will” employment  Whistleblower protection  Wrongful discharge under the Fair Employment and Housing Act  Wrongful constructive termination  Political activities  WARN Act wrongful termination  Taking leave  Wage and hour complaints  Exceptions to “at-will” employment  We are frequently asked the following question: Can

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled employees, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Employees who are discriminated against based on their disability can file a lawsuit against their employer for damages. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment. This

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

The answer is no, it is not legal to be fired for bringing a lawsuit against a company for employment discrimination. Employees who file workplace discrimination claims are protected under the law, and retaliatory acts, such as terminating an employee in response to a discrimination lawsuit, are prohibited under federal and state law.  A lawsuit

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Many consumers now use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to buy goods and services on a daily basis. But what about employers? Is it legal to make cryptocurrency payments to your employees? The current situation of the law is uncertain, but the safe response is “No,” as we will explain below. As cryptocurrency continues to grow in

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

Wrongful Termination Lawyers in California California is an at-will state, which means that an employer can dismiss you at any time, with or without cause, at any point during your employment. If your employer does not like your personality, if you run out of work, if they believe you are lazy, or if they just

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

California’s workplace regulator is planning a lawsuit against Tesla alleging pervasive racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont, Calif., manufacturing plant, the electric automaker said Wednesday. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing appears to be probing incidents alleged to have occurred from 2015 to 2019, the company said in a statement. The move

• Employment Rights
• Posted by: David Symington

If you are an independent contractor who has been subjected to sexual harassment in the course of your employment, don’t give up hope just yet. If you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment in California, you may be looking into your legal options right now. However, determining your current job status is an excellent starting