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.
What is the difference between being an exempt versus nonexempt employee? If you are an exempt employee in California, you do not have rights to breaks, minimum wage, or overtime pay dictated by state law. So, what are these wage and hour rights that nonexempt employees have, and who is exempt? If your boss has improperly denied you pay...
Continue ReadingThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) earlier this month has already made big waves in the California economy. Many corporations, especially startup tech companies, kept substantial assets at the firm. As a result of the collapse, many of these companies are not paying their employees. Countless tech workers have already reported that their paychecks have been delayed or...
Continue ReadingEven though California is an at-will employment state, not every job termination is legal. And if your employer fired you for an unlawful reason, you could have the right to receive financial compensation and other legal relief from a settlement, court, or government agency. Victims of wrongful termination in California can call Bibiyan Law Group, PC when they are...
Continue ReadingIf you seek to hold your employer accountable for illegal labor practices that affect you and your coworkers, you can file a complaint under California’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). With a PAGA lawsuit in California, you can assist the state in holding your employer accountable for its violations of labor laws. And if your lawsuit is...
Continue ReadingCan a labor attorney help with a class action lawsuit? The answer to this question is yes. Typically, class action lawsuits are more complex and time-consuming than traditional litigation. Therefore, a labor attorney can be invaluable when attempting to navigate these kinds of lawsuits. At the Bibiyan Law Group, we have a team of experienced labor attorneys who have...
Continue ReadingEmployees in California are protected by a wide range of labor laws. And when these labor laws are violated, an employee can suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. If your rights have been violated, a labor attorney can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve. At the Bibiyan Law Group, we strive to promote workplace justice, and we...
Continue ReadingWhen your employer harms you by violating a California labor law, you have the choice of filing a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim against it. You can recover financially in a PAGA claim through a settlement from your employer. And if you are wondering about the average PAGA settlement amount, the better question to ask is what you...
Continue ReadingBig business changes happen, but if an employer plans a big move, workforce reduction, or shutdown, they typically have to give their employees a heads-up. And that is the subject of this article: Your rights under the WARN Act in California. The WARN Act, or Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requires many employers to give affected employees, the...
Continue ReadingWrongful termination is stressful for anyone, but it is even more distressing for anyone who has given their life to their career. You have the right to work in the job you want, whether it be agriculture, warehousing, film, technology, or tourism. California has extensive protections for its workers and allows them a legal cause of action to recover...
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