Recently, the governor of California, Jerry Brown, signed the California Fair Pay Act (SB 358, Jackson), and changed the business wages landscape for all employers and employees covered by the jurisdiction of California. The new law, effective from 1st January, 2016,...
California has furthered its reputation as the state most protective of its employees with vital amendments and additions to existing laws. Employers that are governed by the jurisdiction of California can ill afford taking their eyes and minds off the changing legal...
In 2016, more than 1.2 million workers in California could reap the benefits of the change in the minimum wage law governing the state. The new law makes it necessary for employers to comply with the $10/hour minimum wage rate, effective from January 1st, 2016, and...
Ever since 1949, gender-based wage discrimination has been prohibited by California and has provided protection similar to the Federal Equal Pay Act (1963). On the 6th of October 2015 the California Fair Pay Act was signed by Governor Brown, which means that from the...
If you suddenly find yourself in a significant dispute with your employer, or place of employment, obtaining immediate legal advice from an experienced and skilled employment lawyer is crucial. Unfair dismissal has significant financial consequences for the individual...
Were you duped into purchasing a Volkswagen or Audi TDI, marketed as having a “clean diesel” engine? If you drive any of the following, you may be entitled to compensation under state and federal law. Jetta TDI (model years 2009-2015) Beetle TDI (model years...
The chances are that when you use your hard-earned money to hire a lawyer, you will do so in good faith, with the expectation that your case will be treated with the utmost respect and care. Unfortunately, some people find that they access what they assumed to be...
Employment litigation is a complex area of law that encompasses the legal issues surrounding harassment and discrimination in the workplace. A case of employment litigation may take place when a member of the staff decides to sue their employer as a result of an issue...
There are a number of reasons why an individual may choose to sue their attorney for malpractice. First of all, you’ll need to figure out exactly what your attorney did to facilitate a malpractice suit, and there are three basic categories to consider during this...
Most of the time, making the decision to file a lawsuit against a large business entity or company takes a serious amount of confidence. Going up against huge corporations in a legal setting can feel like tackling a giant, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t...