Burden of proof is the obligation to support a legal Orange County employment law claim with evidence. It is not enough to say an employer acted unfairly. The person bringing the case must show facts that support a legal violation. Who Usually Has the Burden of Proof? In many employment disputes, the employee must...

In California, rest breaks are paid, they usually belong in the middle of the work period, and employers must actually authorize and permit them. The rules sound simple until a manager starts delaying breaks, combining them, or expecting people to stay on call. Here are answers to some of the most common questions workers...

If you work in California, you generally have three years from the date you were last harmed to file an employment discrimination complaint in Orange County with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). If you want to pursue a federal charge through the EEOC, the deadline is generally 300 days because the state also...

An inappropriate comment at work can catch you off guard. Many employees worry that speaking up will create tension or make you appear difficult. However, the way you respond can help establish boundaries, protect your professional reputation, and create a record of what happened if the behavior continues. If you have experienced inappropriate comments...

Several federal and California laws protect employees when employers make workplace decisions based on sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. If you have faced unfair treatment based on these characteristics, contact our Los Angeles gender discrimination attorney to discuss your legal options today. Schedule your free consultation today. Title VII...