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The rights and legal protections available to LGBTQ people in the workplace have expanded significantly over the past 50 years. Despite this progress, prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ workers can still be a very real part of today’s work environment. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the rights and protections offered under California LGBTQ employment laws. We’ll also explain...
Continue ReadingEmployees face a lot of difficult decisions after being fired without warning. Who will pay the bills? Where can you get health insurance? When you’re dismissed under potentially unlawful circumstances, these questions are even more urgent. If you’re fired unjustly, who should you contact? What rights do you have? How will this affect your future? In this blog post,...
Continue ReadingIn California, successful class action employment lawsuits often result in substantial settlements. For example, California recently saw one of the largest employment class action settlements in the state’s history, clocking in at a staggering $100 million. However, while employment class action payouts tend to be larger than individual disbursements, there is no average settlement for a class action lawsuit....
Continue ReadingMost California employment is ‘at-will,’ which means your employer can fire you at any time for any reason, even if the reason seems unfair. What your employer cannot do is fire you for illegal or unlawful reasons, such as for discriminatory or retaliatory motives or in breach of an employment contract. When an unlawful termination does occur, it is...
Continue ReadingWe are delighted to announce Nibras Ayad as the distinguished winner of our 2023-24 scholarship, awarded to outstanding law school students. Nibras’s exceptional commitment to legal studies and academic prowess stood out among a pool of talented applicants nationwide. A current enrollee in an accredited U.S. law school, Nibras exemplifies the values we hold dear. Congratulations, Nibras Ayad, on...
Continue ReadingPeople often ask why we refer to ourselves at Bibiyan Law Group as the “Tomorrow Law™” team. This story originates in 2014 when I was an attorney practicing general litigation for a boutique litigation firm. I was shocked by how anachronistic the practices were at the firms on both sides of the aisle. The fees charged to clients were...
Continue ReadingRestaurant work can be very different from other work that people perform, and, on a federal level, tipped workers who receive more than $30 per month in tips are entitled to only $2.13 per hour in direct wages. These numbers can be disheartening, but if you work in a restaurant in California, you are entitled to far more compensation....
Continue ReadingLife is unpredictable. Whether you’re welcoming a new child into your family, caring for a sick loved one, or recovering from your own serious health condition, there are times when you may need to take leave from work. The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law that protects your job and health insurance benefits while you’re on...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is never easy, and when it happens, the last thing you should be worrying about is your job. That’s where bereavement leave in California comes in, offering you the space and support you need to cope with the loss of a family member. Starting January 1, 2023, California requires certain employers to provide eligible employees...
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