Employment and Labor Law

Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that translates to “something in return for something.”  This is usually a term used in sexual harassment cases when someone who gets hired is usually threatened with sexual favors they must have to partake in, or they will essentially lose their job. Our sexual...

Employment law claims could be complex and complicated, and so it is advised that you hire an experienced employment attorney to help you with your potential legal claims. Our employment law attorneys are available 24/7 via phone, email, or in person. It is also important to consider that employment law also...

What happens if you were fired at work without a warning? Would you be able to file a lawsuit against your employer for firing you without a written warning? Generally, being fired without a warning is not enough to raise a legal claim against your employer. However, there are some scenarios...

Nowadays, especially after covid-19 stay-at-home orders, many people have made their dining room tables their office. With large monitors and keyboards, many have meshed their work life and social life into one, spending long hours typing away in front of the computer. Not only does this apply for corporate office jobs,...

California Holiday Pay Laws Is a company required to pay its employees on the holidays? Which days are considered a holiday? Do you have to work on a holiday?  Will there be anything different with the pay? As we approach the holiday season after dealing with covid-19 for several months, the...

Safety is one of the most important things in the workplace. One should provide employees with safety equipment to ensure that they are safe on the job. However, it is not always enough to provide safety equipment and hope for the best. Employers need to make sure that their employees know...

Are you misclassified as an independent contractor? If so, it’s important to find out why. Most people would say yes if they are classified as a 1099 employee and not a W2. Independent contractors usually receive a 1099 form in the mail at the end of the year instead of being...

Alice was recently let go from her company due to downsizing after working for the company for several years. When gathering her belongings and leaving the office, Alice wonders if she’s entitled to any other extra pay. If so, when will she get paid?  This is a very common scenario in almost...

Imagine you have been working at a real estate office for about three years. Another real estate company offers you a higher pay, and is located across town. Could you take the job? How could your employer prevent you from taking the job? If so, is that even legal? The above...