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Wrongful Termination
A termination may be unlawful when it is tied to discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, whistleblowing, or another protected activity. The timing, stated reason, and written record often matter.
Guide 02Workplace Discrimination
California and federal laws prohibit many employment decisions based on protected characteristics. Evidence may include patterns, comments, comparators, shifting explanations, and timing.
Guide 03Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment may involve unwanted conduct, a hostile work environment, or job benefits conditioned on sexual conduct. Retaliation after a good-faith report may also be unlawful.
Guide 04Workplace Retaliation
Retaliation may occur when an employer takes a materially negative action because an employee engaged in legally protected activity.
Guide 05Wage & Hour
California wage claims may involve unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, missed meal or rest periods, deductions, classification issues, or inaccurate wage statements.
Guide 06Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination can involve hiring, firing, scheduling, leave, accommodation, or other decisions based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Guide 07Equal Pay
California law can prohibit paying employees less for substantially similar work based on protected characteristics, subject to lawful explanations and specific evidence.
Guide 08PAGA & Class Actions
Some recurring workplace violations may support a class, collective, or representative action. Eligibility, notice requirements, agreements, and deadlines require fact-specific review.
Content should receive attorney review before publication and be reviewed on a recurring schedule as law and agency guidance change.