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Can an Employer Withhold a Paycheck for Any Reason? In California, employers are prohibited from withholding an entire paycheck for any reason. However, they may withhold certain amounts for valid reasons. It’s crucial for employers to adhere to California labor laws regarding paycheck distribution to ensure compliance and avoid legal issues. In accordance with California […]

Workers compensation benefits can be awarded to injured workers who experience a workplace injury. However, in some instances, a work related injury may prompt an employer to fire an employee for a work injury so they can evade health insurance premiums, the workers compensation system, and paying medical benefits to injured employees. Workers compensation issues […]

The rights of pregnant workers have come a long way in the past 50 years. Thanks to state and federal laws, employees today shouldn’t have to worry that their choice to start a family will jeopardize their jobs. However, just because pregnancy discrimination is illegal doesn’t mean it’s not happening. In this blog post, we’ll […]

Proving you’ve been wrongfully terminated is more challenging than many employees expect. Employers can often cover their tracks by offering false but legitimate reasons for letting an employee go, like attendance issues, poor performance, or personality differences. Unless you can produce convincing evidence otherwise, it may be difficult to hold your employer legally responsible—or recover […]

Californians often wonder, Can two employees doing the same job be paid differently? The Golden State’s progressive labor laws expressly prohibit employers from paying one employee less wages than another employee of the opposite sex, race, or ethnicity for “substantially similar work.” However, paying two employees differing wages for the same job is legal if […]

Proving that you’ve been unlawfully terminated can be daunting. Employees face an uphill battle navigating the legal landscape and proving their claim against an employer’s legal defenses. When you’ve been illegally fired, having a skilled lawyer in your corner can make or break your case—and opportunity to recover compensation. However, the search for a competent […]

A leave of absence is more than just time off. It is a significant benefit and legally protected period, allowing employees to take leave from work with confidence and peace of mind. But how long can you take a leave of absence from work in California? And what are your rights when you do? In […]