When you lose your job in California, negotiating a strong severance package can make a major difference in your financial security and future opportunities. Employers often expect some negotiation, and you have the right to ask for better terms before signing anything. Keep reading to learn more from our severance agreement attorneys. Review Your...

Here is an overview of the various leave options in California and their durations. If you think you have been denied leave that you are entitled to, our experienced employment law team can help. Family and Medical Leave (FMLA & CFRA) Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family...

In California, unpaid internships are legal under specific conditions. Both federal and California state laws aim to protect interns from exploitation. Laws on Unpaid Internships The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides federal guidelines for unpaid internships. California aligns with these standards and often enforces them more stringently. For an unpaid internship to be...

There is no law that prevents you from quitting your job while on workers’ comp, and your medical treatment and permanent disability benefits can continue. However, quitting may affect some aspects of your benefits and rights, it's important to understand the consequences and when to speak with a workers' compensation lawyer in Los Angeles....

Emotional distress caused by someone else's actions can be just as damaging as physical injury. California law recognizes two distinct legal claims that allow victims to seek compensation for this kind of harm in the workplace: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED). Although both claims involve mental...