Blog Posts in 2017

Although it is preferred to have all contracts drafted in writing, verbal contracts between parties can still be enforced, even if the agreement has ...

Many employers hire their employees “at will.” But what does this language actually mean? In this blog, I explain what at-will employment is and how ...

In July, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice argued that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does not prevent employers from ...

From Harvey Weinstein to Bill O’Reilly, many prominent individuals have recently been fired or forced to resign from their jobs because of sexual ...

Recently, there has been more and more news stories about companies firing their employees because of their political views and activities. These ...

Google recently fired software engineer James Damore for writing an internal memo that questioned the company’s efforts to be more diverse and ...

In California, employees who are considered non-exempt have a legal right to receive meal breaks and rest periods through the course of their shift. ...

Pregnancy can be a difficult time, but there are laws in place to protect you while on the job. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) offers ...

When an employee engages in certain protected acts, their employer is legally forbidden from taking action against them in retaliation. These acts ...