Employment Law
California Wage and Hour Statute of Limitations
California has some of the most employee-friendly wage and hour regulations in the country. California employees can sue employers for unfair business practices, an unpaid wage claim, and unpaid final wages, according to California employment law. While the statute of...
Counterclaim for a Frivolous Lawsuit
Being sued without a valid legal basis can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and costly. Fortunately, California law allows defendants to file a counterclaim for a frivolous lawsuit to recover damages, attorneys’ fees, and court costs when the claim against them lacks...
Can an Employer Make you Stay On-site for Lunch ?
In California, meal and rest periods are taken seriously, and there are laws put in place to ensure employees receive their rest break rights. The law requires employees to take a 30-minute meal break if they work more than 5 hours, and a second rest break if they...
What to Do When an Employee Threatens a Lawsuit
When an employee threatens a lawsuit, it’s a serious matter demanding immediate and careful attention. Such claims, whether they are related to discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, wage disputes, or retaliation, can carry serious legal, financial,...