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...

If you are pregnant and your employer has demoted you, reduced your hours, or changed your job duties in a negative way, this could violate state or federal laws. Employers are prohibited from treating you unfairly simply because you are pregnant, plan to take leave, or have medical restrictions due to pregnancy. If you...

While both sexual harassment and sexual abuse at work are unlawful and harmful, they differ in terms of legal definitions, severity, and the type of legal action they may trigger.  If you have experienced either sexual harassment or sexual abuse at work, contact our Los Angeles employment attorneys at Aegis Law Firm today. Call...