California severance agreements are built to protect both central parties, employer and employee, through an outline of terms related to the employee’s departure from the company. However, as unfortunate as it may be, sometimes severance agreements contain illegal provisions, especially…
Employment contracts and severance agreements are vital legal documents. A severance contract is typically a separate agreement outlining terms of separation between employer and employee. However, among the various provisions within these agreements, post-employment restrictions, particularly non-compete and non-solicitation clauses,…
When coming to the end of your employment, employers in California are not required but may offer you a severance agreement. The legal document known as a severance agreement or severance package outlines the terms and conditions of your departure…
At Sanford A. Kassel, A Professional Law Corporation, we specialize in representing employees in employment law matters, including the complexities of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. This article aims to provide an overview of the WARN Act…
According to a survey conducted in 2018 by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder, over 70% of hiring and human resource managers in the US utilize social networking sites to research job candidates during the hiring process. The above…
Introduction – The city of San Bernardino, California is known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant community. However, like any other place, accidents and employment disputes can happen, leaving individuals in a vulnerable position. If you find yourself in such a…
Constructive discharge (also called constructive termination or dismissal) is a California legal term and doctrine used when an employer creates such a difficult work environment that employees feel they have no choice but to resign. Such circumstances are deemed wrongful…
Understanding Good Cause for Quitting and Unemployment in California Losing your job can be a daunting and unpredictable experience, especially when you’re left without another opportunity. Fortunately, in California, you can receive unemployment benefits if you let go through no…
Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter acted inherently as a catalyst for consequential changes within the company and beyond. A part of the shift included a rattling wakeup call to employees as a slew of massive layoffs began. Both employees…
The recent destructive collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the largest financial services providers to startups and venture capitalists, delivered unsettling and far-reaching shockwaves into and beyond the tech industry, setting off alarms at countless corporations. The…
California has been at the forefront of creating equal pay laws, working toward eliminating ethnic, racial, and gender disparities, and closing the gender wage gap. Recent legislation signed into law aims at bolstering pay equity and transparency laws. Pay equity…
If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job in San Bernardino, Riverside, or the Inland Empire after a work-related injury, you may have a legal claim against your employer. The law protects employees from discrimination based on their disability,…
In the fall of 2022, California Governor Newsom was busy passing several new laws affecting employers and employees, including Senate Bill (SB) 1044 regarding emergency conditions protections. The new law allows employees the freedom to take measures to ensure their…
If you live and work in California and are arrested, your employer may learn about your legal matter. Employers are permitted to conduct background checks on job applicants and employees, which can include information about an individual’s criminal history. If…
Many Californians find themselves wanting to quit their jobs. Not all reasons to quit are legally actionable. Yet, some circumstances may be considered termination. When work conditions become unbearable, harsh, or intolerable, and you quit, it may be considered a…
Losing a job under any circumstances can be a stressful and traumatic experience. When the termination was unlawful or occurred under unfair circumstances, such as a consequence of retaliation, harassment, or discrimination, the termination can be considered particularly egregious. Laying…
An employer can fire a worker for many different reasons, however, it is unlawful for the employer to fire a worker based on a harassment-related or discriminatory reason. Employers that engage in wrongful discharges may be held accountable for violating…
If you have recently been let go of your employment and have reason to believe that you have a wrongful termination claim, you may have the opportunity to collect restitution for the loss of wages and benefits. Workers who have…
How an Attorney Can Assess a Wrongful Termination Case It is not unlawful for employers to fire employees, even when their reasoning seems unjustified and unfair. After all, employers could lie or mislead, regarding the reason behind the employee termination.…
Do I have to sign termination papers? NO, YOU DO NOT! In fact, one should never sign anything without closely reviewing the language contained in any document. By signing termination papers (exit interview documents), you are likely waiving and giving…
