A non-compete clause is a contractual term under which one party (typically an employee) agrees not to conduct business in direct or indirect competition with another party (typically an employer). The benefit to the employer is that the employee is restricted from...
The emotional state of an employee who has recently been laid off or fired is typically unstable to say the least. One of many concerns of the recently fired or laid off employee is, “where will I find a substitute source of income?” Employers are aware...
The question posed in the title of this blog entry is one I deal with on at least a weekly basis, if not a daily basis. I speak with many prospective clients who feel they are victims of discrimination in the workplace. Each conversation involves a discussion of...
Generally, employees in California can be fired at any time for any reason based on the “at-will” employment doctrine. However, over the years in California many exceptions have been carved out of this general rule. The most common exceptions are found...
California has a long history of protecting the rights of employees and employees’ access to fair wages. The California Supreme Court famously stated, “it is manifest that wages due belong to the employee, and not to the employer…” The Court...
In the recent California Supreme Court case, Arias v. Superior Court S155965, __ Cal. 4th __ (2009), the Court determined that an employee suing an employer for labor law violations on behalf of himself and others seeking civil penalties under the Private Attorneys...
