Burden of proof is the obligation to support a legal Orange County employment law claim with evidence. It is not enough to say an employer acted unfairly. The person bringing the case must show facts that support a legal violation. Who Usually Has the Burden of Proof? In many employment disputes, the employee must...

In California, rest breaks are paid, they usually belong in the middle of the work period, and employers must actually authorize and permit them. The rules sound simple until a manager starts delaying breaks, combining them, or expecting people to stay on call. Here are answers to some of the most common questions workers...

If you work in California, you generally have three years from the date you were last harmed to file an employment discrimination complaint in Orange County with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). If you want to pursue a federal charge through the EEOC, the deadline is generally 300 days because the state also...

In California, employers are generally prohibited from disclosing a worker’s medical information to other employees. State laws provide important safeguards to protect employee privacy. However, there are a few exceptions. Learn more below from our Orange County employment lawyers at Aegis Law Firm. California Privacy Laws on Medical Information The California Confidentiality of Medical...