Labor and employment laws govern the rights and obligations between employers and employees. California's regulations in this field are particularly stringent, designed to ensure comprehensive protection of workers' rights.

Key Focus Areas:

Wages and Hours:

l California establishes minimum wage requirements

l Employers must pay overtime for:

n Work exceeding 8 hours in a day

n Work exceeding 40 hours in a week

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

l California law prohibits workplace discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on protected characteristics including:

nRace, gender, religion

n Sexual orientation, age

n And other protected categories

Family and Medical Leave:

l California's family and medical leave laws allow employees to take leave for qualifying family or medical reasons

l Job protection ensures employees can return to their positions after approved leave

Termination and Dismissal:

l While California is an "at-will employment" state (allowing termination by either party at any time for any legal reason)

l Employers are prohibited from terminating employees for unlawful reasons

The law firm's employment practice helps businesses navigate California's complex labor regulations while ensuring compliance with all worker protection statutes. We advise on wage and hour compliance, discrimination prevention, leave administration, and proper termination procedures.