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If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. You may feel angry, confused, and unsure of what to do next. However, it is important to take action and protect your rights. Here are some steps you can take if you were wrongfully terminated: 1. Understand Your…

Employment discrimination is a serious issue that affects many individuals in the workplace. Discrimination can take many forms and can occur at any stage of the employment process. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of employment discrimination and provide useful tips to help you identify and prevent discrimination in the workplace.…

After a brief lapse, California reinstated the Covid-19 supplement paid sick leave laws. The following is a summary of the 2022 version of the leave program: Who Is Covered by the Law: Amount of Leave Available: Required Compensation: Each hour of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave shall be compensated at a rate equal to the…

There are several small business loan programs and funding options that have been put in place by the SBA through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES ACT”) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is some information and links to additional resources. Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program provides loans for all…

The decision whether to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor can have a significant impact on both the worker and the business. As an employee, a worker is entitled to the protections of the labor laws, including payment of minimum wage and overtime, meal and rest breaks, paid sick leave, and…

In 2017 California enacted several amendments to Labor Code section 1197.5, which resulted in significant expansion of the California Equal Pay Act. While the old law prohibited wage disparity between employees of the opposite sex, under the new law, the protections have been expanded to prevent a wage disparity between employees who are of a…

New Minimum Wage Ordinances in the City of Los Angeles have increased the minimum wage for employees who work for an employer within the City limits for a minimum of two hours during any particular week. The new ordinances also require employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. Under the new ordinances, which first…

In overturning the lower court’s decision and reinstating the NFL’s four-game suspension of Tom Brady, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, ruled that NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, “properly exercised his broad discretion under the collective bargaining agreement” and that his procedural rulings did not deprive Tom Brady of fundamental fairness. The…

California recently passed Senate Bill No. 358, which amends Labor Code Section 1197.5 known as the California Equal Pay Act, to make it easier for an employee to successfully pursue a wage discrimination claim. According to the California legislature, in 2014 the gender wage gap in California was at 16 cents on the dollar. That…

In a decision and order published this morning, Federal Court Judge, Richard M. Berman, ruled in favor of Tom Brady and against the NFL, vacating Tom Brady’s four-game suspension imposed by the NFL in connection with his role in the alleged use of under-inflated footballs by the New England Patriots. In reaching his decision, Judge…