How to File a California Wage Claim: Get Your Unpaid Wages Back Has your employer withheld your hard-earned wages? Filing a California wage claim might be your fastest path to getting paid what you're legally owed. Unfortunately, wage theft affects thousands of California workers each year. From unpaid overtime to missed meal breaks, employers shortchange…
What if You’re Labeled “Difficult” or “Not a Team Player” After Speaking Up? The Retaliation-Discrimination Overlap Retaliation at work often begins with subtle labels. Have you been called "not a team player," "difficult to work with," or "too sensitive" after raising concerns about workplace practices? These seemingly innocuous characterizations can be the first signs of…
California FMLA vs CFRA Leave: Which Gives Better Benefits? When facing a medical crisis or family emergency, understanding your FMLA leave in California could be the difference between keeping your job and losing it. However, many employees don't realize that California offers significantly better leave protections than federal law. While the Family and Medical Leave…
FMLA Cases Won By Employees When you're facing a serious health condition or family medical emergency, the last thing you need is to worry about losing your job. Unfortunately, many workers find their employment threatened during these vulnerable times, despite legal protections in place. FMLA cases won by employees demonstrate that workers can successfully fight…
Why Undue Hardship Claims Fail in California Courts (2026 Update) Did you know that nearly 70% of employer “undue hardship” defenses fail when challenged in California courts? Employers frequently misunderstand what truly constitutes undue hardship under California law, leading to improper denials of reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Despite California’s robust employee protections, many…
Real Cases of Workplace Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment claims cost American companies over $1 billion annually, yet many HR professionals remain underprepared to identify and address examples of workplace sexual harassment effectively. Unfortunately, the consequences of mishandling these situations extend far beyond financial penalties. Reputational damage, employee turnover, and devastating impacts on victims' wellbeing can…
Unpaid Wages in California: Real Settlement Numbers Revealed [2025 Data] Unpaid wages in California affect thousands of workers every year, with many never receiving the compensation they're legally entitled to. Despite strong labor laws, wage theft continues to be a widespread problem across industries throughout the state. When employers fail to properly compensate employees, California…
California Sexual Harassment Litigation—What Wins in Court? Sexual harassment in California workplaces is primarily regulated not by the Labor Code but by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in the California Government Code—most centrally Gov. Code § 12940(j) (harassment) and § 12940(k) (duty to prevent harassment). The Labor Code still matters (especially for retaliation…