California’s meal and rest break rules provide strong protections, but interstate truck drivers face federal preemption under FMCSA regulations. Preemption means that when federal and state laws conflict, the federal law overrides the state law. As a result, most drivers who cross state lines must rely on federal rules, not California’s laws.  Learn more...

California’s paid sick leave law, part of the Healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act, underwent significant changes starting January 1, 2024. As of 2025, the regulations continue to set the standard for employee protections across the state.  If you believe your employer is not following California's paid sick leave laws, contact Aegis Law Firm to schedule a...

Disability discrimination laws exist to protect employees from unfair treatment based on physical or mental impairments. Both federal and California state laws prohibit this form of discrimination, but they differ in several important ways.  ADA & FEHA The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is essential...

Effective January 1, 2025, a new California law (AB 3234) requires certain employers to publicly disclose information regarding child labor audits. The goal is to shed light on whether companies are actively preventing and identifying the use of child labor within their operations and supply chains. An Orange County employment law attorney can help...

Workers’ compensation provides financial and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. However, the system that governs these benefits differs depending on whether a worker falls under state or federal jurisdiction. An experienced Orange County workers’ compensation attorney can help injured employees navigate these complexities and pursue the full benefits they’re entitled to....