How to Prove Pretext in California Employment Law If you’ve been wrongfully terminated or retaliated against at work, your employer likely gave a “legitimate reason” for firing you, such as poor performance, layoffs, or restructuring. But what if the reason isn’t true? In California employment law, that’s called pretext:...
After carefully reviewing all scholarship applications using a holistic evaluation process, we are pleased to announce that Kyli Nault has been selected as the recipient of the King & Siegel Law School Scholarship. Kyli’s application stood out. Her essay showcased compelling and heartfelt storytelling, articulating a powerful vision for using her...
If you have been wrongfully terminated, you may be concerned about the cost of suing your employer and how much money you can get for wrongful termination. It is important to evaluate the costs and fees before making a significant decision like whether to pursue litigation. What happens when...
We are delighted to announce Evanyss Jamero as the esteemed recipient of our law school scholarship, awarded for her exceptional essay on the impactful topic, “How will you use your law degree to fight for employees’ rights?” Evanyss’s insightful and compelling essay not only captured the essence of the...
Employee disputes regarding stock options and equity agreements are on the rise. In one example, an employee recently sued his employer alleging that they lured him from his prior, higher-paying job with the promise of a stock grant based on a non-existent stock program. For example, in March 2022,...
California is an “at will” employment state, meaning that employers can fire employees at will for any legal reason (or no reason), including for social media posts. However, there are a few exceptions. First, employers may not terminate employees for discriminatory (illegal) reasons. The National Labor Relations Board also...
You’re sitting at a job interview when your interview asks a personal question that makes your heart stop: Do you have to answer that question? Can the employer deny you a job based on your answer? We provide information on what you need to know below! Questions That Discriminate...
Debido a que California requiere que se le pague el salario mínimo por cada hora trabajada, un empleador no puede promediar sus salarios por hora para determinar si usted está haciendo el salario mínimo requerido. Si un empleador le paga una “prima” o un “diferencial de turno”, todavía debe...
Usualmente parece que los empleados están a la entera disposición de sus empleadores, con poco control sobre cómo y cuándo trabajan. El aviso corto de turnos cancelados o horas extras obligatorias puede ser difícil de acomodar y puede causar problemas en la vida familiar y personal de un empleado....
Aunque la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo ha sido ilegal durante décadas, sigue sucediendo. La única manera de detener la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo es hablar sobre estos incidentes, llevar demandas judiciales y dar luz a las prácticas discriminatorias. A la mayoría de las empresas les...