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The Affordable Care Act reduced the full-time threshold from 40 hours to 30 hours regarding when certain employers must offer healthcare. Outside of the ACA, however, it is still up to the states to decide minimum hours for full-time work. Are you wondering, What is considered full-time in California? In California, full-time employment is typically […]

mistake that can ruin your car accident lawsuit

Most drivers know that there are some important things they should do after a car accident: for example, call 911, get injured people to safety, and exchange insurance information.  But what’s often less obvious to drivers? What not to do after a crash. In the confusion after an accident, it’s easy to fall prey to common mistakes […]

signs of workplace discrimination

A lot of people assume that job discrimination is mostly a thing of the past. Thanks to state and federal anti-discrimination laws, it’s no longer so easy for employers to let racial, gender, or religious bias dictate whom they hire and fire. But just because job discrimination is illegal doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Today, […]

personal injury lawyers los angeles

My name is Aidan Ghavimi – I am a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. I wrote this post to be a resource for folks who need to hire an injury attorney but don’t know anyone personally who can make a referral. Toward that end, below you will find a list of 7 personal injury lawyers (yours truly excluded) […]

On-Call Pay in California

California designed its on-call pay laws to balance employees' needs with employers' demands. As a result, whether on-call time is compensable depends on several factors. When it comes to on-call pay in California, on-call time is compensable based on the extent to which being on-call restricts an employee's freedom during the on-call period. Other determining […]

how long does it take to get settlement money from a car accident

The time it takes to finish a car accident lawsuit can depend on whether it ends in a settlement or a trial. Although many people expect to take their case to court, it is rather unlikely that your case will go to trial. The majority of car accident lawsuits will settle before ever reaching trial. […]

can i sue my employer for stress

Employees experiencing workplace emotional distress often wonder, Can I sue my employer for stress and anxiety? The answer is relatively straightforward. Most professions come with job-related stress, causing varying degrees of anxiety. So feeling some level of stress and anxiety at work is expected. However, there are situations where unreasonable work environments can cause extreme […]

can employer withhold paycheck

Generally, an employer cannot legally withhold a paycheck from a current or former employee. Nevertheless, many employers threaten to dock employees' pay or withhold their paychecks if they do not meet certain expectations. Many people cannot afford to miss even one paycheck, so they do whatever it takes to guarantee payment, even if their employer […]

Is It Illegal to Work 7 Days a Week in California? 

Your employer can set your work schedule, but are there limits to its authority? Can you work 7 days in a row in California? If you are working 7 days in a row in California, your employer could be subject to civil or criminal penalties, depending on your circumstances.  If you would like to speak […]

pregnant employee rights california

You may be asking yourself, What are my rights as a pregnant employee in California? When it comes to pregnant employee rights, California has some of the most progressive labor laws in the country. During pregnancy, Golden State employees are entitled to a host of rights and benefits, ensuring that their career growth and financial […]