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Sep27
New Fast Food Bill May Curb Wage Theft in California
California legislators have been implementing many worker-friendly bills over the past several years. The newest potential win for California employees is Assembly Bill 257 (AB …
Sep23
How to Protect Yourself from Whistleblower Retaliation
Whistleblowers play a critical role in protecting workers from abuse, unfair workplace policies, and unsafe labor conditions. They spotlight misconduct and corruption in their workplaces, ...
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Sep20
What Counts as Workplace Harassment in the Gig Economy?
Gig work has become an increasingly important topic in California over the past several years. Since AB 5 and Prop 22, two critical laws granting ...
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Aug18
How to Make Sure Your Employment Contract Is Fair
Your employment agreement is one of the most important contracts in your life. It dictates critical information like your pay, schedule, responsibilities, and benefits. Whether ...
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Jul31
Tesla Request for Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Denied
Tesla has suffered several recent scandals, with one of the most damaging being the catcalling and sexual assault claims leveled by a former employee. Historically, ...
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Jul25
Meal & Rest Benefits Part of Employee Wages CA Supreme Court Rules
In a critical win for California workers, the state Supreme Court has ruled that meal and rest period premiums are considered “wages” under state law. ...
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Jun20
Can Your Employer Bar You From Talking About Your Pay?
It’s natural to be curious about what your coworkers earn or to be proud about the raise you just got. However, some employers may try ...
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Jun15
Ringing The Bell: AM+F profiled in recent Daily Journal Article
On the heels of a landmark victory in a race discrimination case against Tesla, the Daily Journal profiled AM+F partners Bernard Alexander, Tracy Fehr, Michael ...
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Jun14
Your Right to Take Vacation Days in California
American culture emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic. Many people feel like taking a vacation or sick day is a sign that they ...
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May31
Do Handshake Contracts Hold Up in Court?
In a perfect world, contracts wouldn’t be necessary. People would be able to chat and work together to make arrangements that work for everyone. Unfortunately, ...
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