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Posted on June 5, 2013

Lets Take a Break From Employment Law: 13 Funny International Laws

Your California employment lawyer likes it mix it up when it comes to blogging. This week we’ve decided to stay away from employment law and add some fun. Reader’s Digest came

Posted on May 29, 2013

Employment Law: Proposed Minimum Wage Increase

In March’s State of the Union address, Obama proposed for the national minimum wage to be increased from $7.25 to $9, with future raises based on increases in the cost

Posted on May 28, 2013

Los Angeles Race and Origin Discrimination Laws

The law requires everyone to be treated properly and there can be no discrimination based on race and origin. Laws and regulations in the US usually differ from state to

Posted on May 24, 2013

Areas US Labor Laws Cover

Laws are created to give strong grounds to industry for the whole country to stand on. In the US there are laws regarding everything including labor. The presence of these

Posted on May 20, 2013

Important Points of an Employment Contract

It is very important that you go through your employment contract in detail before signing on the dotted lines. Many experts also suggest seeking help from a California employment law attorney

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July 15, 2026

Can Your Employer Deny Leave for Mental Health Treatment in California?

Mental health conditions can affect every aspect of a person's life, including the ability to work. Employees in Los Angeles and throughout California may need time away from work to receive treatment, recover from a serious mental health condition, or...

July 8, 2026

Is Your California Employment Performance Suddenly Under a Microscope After Disclosing a Disability?

Most employees expect their workplace to become more supportive after disclosing a disability or requesting a reasonable accommodation. Instead, some notice something very different. A supervisor who rarely checked in before now scrutinizes every assignment. Minor mistakes suddenly become formal...

July 1, 2026

NDAs in Sexual Harassment Settlements: What California Now Restricts

For years, confidentiality agreements were a common part of many workplace sexual harassment settlements. Employees often faced a difficult choice: accept a settlement that required silence or continue pursuing a claim through litigation. While every situation was different, these agreements...