At Bibiyan Law Group, we are dedicated to protecting employees’ rights and holding employers accountable for workplace violations. Whether you’re facing discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, or harassment, our skilled legal team is here to fight for the justice you deserve. Explore our latest insights and legal resources to stay informed about your workplace rights.
California, known for its progressive employment laws, has minimum wage regulations that often provide greater protections than federal laws. In this article, we’ll delve into minimum wage law in California, how it applies to employees, and what you can do if you’re a victim of a minimum wage violation. Remember, knowledge is power. Keep yourself informed, and don’t hesitate...
Continue ReadingIf you work in the service industry or at a job that allows gratuities, you might rely on your hard-earned tips to make ends meet. Given the importance of the tips you work for, what happens if your employer demands that you pool and share your tips with others at your job? Is this requirement legal? It can be,...
Continue ReadingYes, field workers have the right to receive multiple benefits. Employees can sue for damages when an agricultural employer violates state or federal labor laws. Talk to Bibiyan Law Group, P.C., about what field workers’ benefits are available to you. Our experienced employment attorneys win top compensation for our clients and honors from the legal community. Call us today...
Continue ReadingDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump Administration began enforcing a little-used provision of US law, known as Title 42, to send people who crossed the southern US-Mexico border back to Mexico. President Biden extended the program until May 11, 2023. The end of this policy has left many unknowns in the world of immigration. How did Title 42 affect...
Continue ReadingThough the Golden State legalized recreational marijuana use, many workers have questions about using medical marijuana at work. Whether you can smoke at work hinges on your employer’s rules and regulations. However, smoking marijuana is also generally prohibited in public places, and many workplaces are smoke-free. This means that smoking medical marijuana at work may violate workplace policies. While...
Continue ReadingIf you are an agricultural worker in California, you might wonder, What is an agricultural worker’s right to overtime pay? California is a leader in pushing for better protections for agricultural workers, and in 2016, the state signed the “Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act” into law. This law gradually changed the overtime rules for agricultural workers in California...
Continue ReadingCreating a hostile work environment is a form of harassment. And when you are working in California in a hostile work environment, you might have legal options to make the harassment stop and obtain financial compensation. But how do you know when you are dealing with a hostile work environment in California? And how do you prove it? We...
Continue ReadingYou might have already heard or read somewhere that California is an at-will employment state. The California at-will employment law means that employers can fire their employees for any reason or no reason, and they do not have to give notice regarding a termination. This right to end a job at any time without cause is also extended to...
Continue ReadingAs a Golden State employee, you may have wondered about the California statute of limitations on wage and hour claims. Basically, the statute of limitations on wage and hour claims in California is a legal deadline that establishes the period in which wronged employees must file a lawsuit against employers who allegedly violated their wage and hours rights. On...
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