COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It requires many employers to offer employees and their families the Read More…
Do You Need an Employment Lawyer or a Labor Attorney? (Here’s the Difference)
People search for “labor attorney” and “employment lawyer” as if they mean the same thing. In everyday conversation, they often Read More…
What Is a WARN Notice—and Does It Apply in California?
If your employer announces layoffs, the first document you may see is a WARN notice. It is a written warning, Read More…
What Does ‘At-Will’ Employment Really Mean in California?
At-will employment means that either you or your employer can end the job at any time, with or without notice, Read More…
What Is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?
A bona fide occupational qualification, or BFOQ, is a narrow legal exception that lets an employer make a job decision Read More…
Adverse Action: What It Means (and Why You Should Care)
An adverse action, also called an adverse employment action, is something your employer does that materially harms your job. Firing, Read More…
What Is Constructive Dismissal—and Do You Have a Case?
Constructive dismissal, also called constructive discharge, happens when your employer makes your working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable person Read More…
Wage and Hour Violations: What California Workers Need to Know
Wage and hour violations happen when an employer breaks California’s rules on pay, overtime, and breaks. That includes paying below Read More…
What Is Quid Pro Quo—and Why Is It Illegal?
Quid pro quo is Latin for “this for that.” In the workplace, quid pro quo sexual harassment happens when someone Read More…
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