Both the EEOC and the DFEH exist to protect employees from workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The EEOC enforces federal laws, while the DFEH enforces California’s stronger and more expansive state laws.  What Is the EEOC? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal workplace discrimination laws. It...

Predictive scheduling laws protect workers from last-minute schedule changes that disrupt their lives and reduce their income. These rules apply most often in industries where employees face unstable hours, such as retail, hospitality, and food service. In California, predictive scheduling is not yet a statewide mandate, but several cities have enacted strong local ordinances. ...

California’s health care worker minimum wage law sets a new standard for industry-specific wage protection. It ensures that essential workers—from nurses to food service employees—receive fair pay while supporting retention in an industry facing staffing shortages.  If you are a California health care worker receiving unfair wages, contact our Orange County wage and hour...

Shift differential pay is additional compensation paid to employees who work less desirable shifts, such as evenings, nights, or weekends. In California, shift differential pay is not mandated by state law, but it is often provided through employer policies, union contracts, or collective bargaining agreements. If you believe you're not receiving the compensation you're...

Los Angeles has some of the strongest minimum wage protections in California. Whether you work in the city or in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, you are likely entitled to a higher wage than the state minimum.  If are being underpaid by your employer, contact our Los Angeles wage and hour attorney at...