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Payment of Wages Upon Termination of Employment

By Malatesta Law on May 1, 2018

When an employee’s employment is terminated, they are owed all of their earned and unpaid wages immediately.

Posted in: Wage & Hour

Pregnancy Leave – How Much Leave May a Pregnant Employee Be Entitled To?

By Malatesta Law on April 15, 2018

Four Months of Leave Pursuant to the California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (“PDLL”)

The PDLL requires employers to allow employees up to four months of leave for a disability due to an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Posted in: Leave

Rest Breaks: What Employees Need to Know

By Malatesta Law on April 1, 2018

Non-exempt employees must be provided with paid rest breaks.

Posted in: Wage & Hour

Retaliation for Reporting an Unsafe Working Condition

By Malatesta Law on March 30, 2018

Every employee in California deserves to work in a safe environment. No job is worth risking one’s safety or health.

Posted in: Retaliation

Retaliation for Reporting or Complaining About Discrimination or Harassment – What Does an Employee Need to Show?

By Malatesta Law on March 15, 2018

It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for reporting or complaining about unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Posted in: Retaliation

Wrongful Termination: When Does This Occur?

By Malatesta Law on March 9, 2018

Most employees in California have “at-will” employment. This means that the employee can be terminated at any time, for any reason, so long as it is not an illegal reason.

Posted in: Employment Law 101

Payment of Wages at the End of Employment: What to Know

By Malatesta Law on March 9, 2018

Payment of Wages Upon Termination of Employment

When an employee’s employment is terminated, they are owed all of their earned and unpaid wages immediately.

Posted in: Wage & Hour

Severance Agreements – What to Know

By Malatesta Law on March 1, 2018

What is a Severance Agreement?

A severance agreement is a contract that is offered to an employee at the end of their employment with their employer.

Posted in: Severance Agreement

Severance Pay: What is the Average Amount of Severance Pay Provided to an Employee?

By Malatesta Law on February 28, 2018

Short Answer: There is no average or typical amount of severance pay that is offered to an employee.

Posted in: Severance Agreement

The Basics of Litigation – From Complaint to Trial

By Malatesta Law on February 15, 2018

Step 1: An Employee Files a Complaint

What is a complaint?

A complaint is where an employee states the factual and legal basis for their claim against their employer. An employee’s filing of a complaint begins the formal legal process.

Posted in: Employment Law 101

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