
What is Mediation and is it Right for You?
By Helen Halldorsson, Esq. What is Mediation? Mediation (as well as arbitration) is a process for resolving disputes outside of court. In...

Anti-Union Tactics Threaten Employee Rights—Activision Blizzard Case
A recent NLRB case against a video game company brings to light one common way corporations try to stop union formation.

6 Reasons to Consult a Lawyer About Severance Paperwork—Before You Sign Anything!
6 Reasons to Consult a Lawyer About Severance Paperwork—Before You Sign Anything!

Whistleblowers—Take Heart
California is well-known for having strong protections for employees who have suffered retaliation at work.

How To Prove A Hostile Work Environment | California Workplace Harassment
California law and federal both both say that harassment and discrimination can create a hostile work environment.

Know Your Rights | Equal Pay Act Part 3
The final blog in our 3-part series about the California Equal Pay Act and Fair Pay Act.

Know Your Rights | Equal Pay Act Part 2
By Helen Halldorsson, Esq. & Marcelo Lopez The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2016 Current Population Survey revealed that Black women working full...

Know Your Rights | Equal Pay Act Part 1
We are launching a series to address a question many people have about unequal pay.

Bring on 2022! New Employee Protections in Employment Contracts in the Silenced No More Act
Happy New Year! In California, a new year often brings new laws protecting employees.

We’re Still in the COVID-19 World: Do I Have the Right to Paid Leave If I’m Affected?
2022 is almost upon us. We are almost 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic and smack in the middle of cold and flu season. Earlier in the...