Working From Home Laws in California

May 4, 2020 Legal Team
During California lockdown and stay-at-orders, many workplaces have temporarily closed their doors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Fortunately, certain types of jobs allow employees to work from home.For the thousands of employees working remotely during these times, it’s important to understand expense reimbursement laws. In other words, make sure you understand what work-related...
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COVID-19 Layoffs and Terminations: What’s the Difference?

April 15, 2020 Legal Team
Like many other states, California has enacted statewide stay-at-home orders and recommended that residents follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on social distancing. As more measures are implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus, nonessential businesses across the state have been ordered to temporarily close their doors. As a result, many...
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California Is an At-Will Employment State. What Does This Mean for Me?

March 16, 2020 Legal Team
Is California an At-Will State?California is an “at-will” state. This means that employers are not required to justify their decision for terminating an employee and may do so with notice. Employees are also free to leave their place of employment at any time. As stated in California’s legal code, “An employment, having no specified...
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Can I Get My Job Back After Wrongful Termination?

February 10, 2020 Legal Team
One may ask: why would anyone want a job back when the employer terminated the relationship illegally? Some people may want to return to their company for the love of the job, their co-workers, or even the company itself. One person doesn’t always dictate how you must feel about an occupation.If you really love...
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Aegis Law Firm 2019 Scholarship

November 8, 2019 Legal Team
The Aegis Law Firm, a California Employment and Consumer Law Firm, is pleased to offer an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a student who is planning on or currently attending their first year of graduate school or college.  The annual program is designed to assist students who have performed community service, overcome a challenge...
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