Compensation Law
Car Accident While Driving for Work: Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Claim
A crash on the job can mean two claims: workers' comp from your employer and a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
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Compensation Law
Occupational Hearing Loss and Workers’ Comp in California
Hearing loss from years of workplace noise is a cumulative trauma injury, and California workers' comp covers testing, hearing aids and permanent disability.
Wage & Hour Violations
Labor Commissioner Wage Claim vs. Hiring a Lawyer: Which Is Right for You?
A Labor Commissioner claim is free and simple for a single wage dispute. A lawyer can usually recover more when violations are widespread or…
Wage & Hour Violations
Time Rounding and Automatic Meal Deductions: Are You Losing Pay?
A few minutes a day adds up. Rounding and automatic meal deductions are among the most common ways California workers lose pay.
Compensation Law
Liens on a Workers’ Comp Settlement in California: EDD, Medical and More
Liens can take part of a workers' comp settlement. Know which ones are common and how they're negotiated before you settle.
Employment Law
Layoffs in California: Your Cal-WARN Notice Rights
Covered California employers must give 60 days' written notice before a mass layoff, relocation or closure, or owe back pay and benefits.
Employment Law
Can I Collect Unemployment If I’m Fired in California?
Being fired doesn't usually disqualify you from unemployment in California. EDD denies benefits only for misconduct, which is a high bar.
Wage & Hour Violations
Tip Pooling Rules in California: Who Can Share Your Tips
Tips belong to the workers who earn them. Owners, managers and supervisors can't take a share, and California allows no tip credit.
Compensation Law
Labor Code 4850: Full Salary for Injured Police and Firefighters
Injured police officers, firefighters and other covered public safety employees can receive up to a year of full, tax-free salary instead of temporary disability.
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