Independent contractors are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in California. The workers’ compensation system protects employees, not those who are truly self-employed or operating independent businesses. Contractors are generally responsible for their own insurance and must cover their own medical and wage losses if injured at work. However, if you believe you’ve been...

California law requires that employers reimburse employees for certain travel-related expenses incurred while performing work duties. That includes mileage reimbursement when employees incur legitimate business travel costs using personal vehicles If you have not been reimbursed by your employer for travel-related expenses while performing word duties, contact our Orange County wage and hour lawyer...

When an employee suffers a work-related injury or illness in California, the state’s workers’ compensation system provides medical care and wage replacement benefits. Calculating benefits depends on several factors, including the worker’s average weekly wage, the severity of the injury, and the type of benefit being provided. If you have suffered a work-related injury...

Since every sexual harassment case is different, settlements typically depend on the severity of the misconduct, the evidence available, and the impact the harassment had on the victim. Many cases resolve in the $100,000 to $500,000 range when there is strong evidence and measurable harm. If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace,...

Pregnancy should be a time of support and accommodation in the workplace, not hostility. If your manager makes negative comments about your pregnancy and retaliates against you, do not ignore the behavior. In California, these actions are unlawful and knowing how to respond can help protect your health, your job, and your legal rights....