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If your employer has created intolerable working conditions, you may feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard place. You want to leave your job and find a better place of employment, but you worry that quitting will cost you your legal rights. 

Can you get fired on maternity leave? You may have heard that maternity leave is a protected right, and an employer cannot terminate your position while you are taking leave. However, the answer is more nuanced than this.

The California WARN Act requires employers to provide reasonable notice to workers before mass layoffs. In January 2026, Senate Bill 617 went into effect, expanding the notifications employers must provide under the WARN Act.  If you are facing a layoff in California in 2026, your employer must adhere to the new provisions under SB 617. Failure to do so could leave them liable for your damages.  Here is what you need to know about SB 617. 

Assembly Bill No. 692 went into effect in California on January 1, 2026, offering essential workplace protections against employment-linked debt. Understanding how this bill protects you and what it actually means for your workplace rights is important, especially if you suspect your employer has requested payment from you after you left the position.  Here's what you need to know about AB 692 and how it protects workers from employment-linked debt. 

If your employer has violated your workplace rights such as discrimination and harassment, you may be considering legal action. But you may have heard that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) only issues right-to-sue letters after reviewing employment cases and assessing whether an employer acted unlawfully. 

In California, employers cannot legally take adverse employment actions against you for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons. But what is an adverse employment action? This term goes beyond basic firing and demotion decisions to include a wide range of negative actions that impact an employee's job.  D.Law explains more about adverse employment actions and provides examples of scenarios that commonly meet this definition. 

Employees who are members of minority groups may suspect that they are experiencing discrimination in the workplace, yet hesitate to report the behavior due to a lack of evidence or fear of retaliation. But as a California worker, you have the right to a workplace free from discrimination based on your race or any other protected characteristic.  Understanding how to prove racial discrimination in the workplace can help you feel more confident initiating this type of claim. An experienced employment lawyer can also provide valuable guidance and support through the claims process. 

When an employer fails to pay your agreed-upon wages, you probably want to resolve the issue as soon as possible. However, wage claims are not always fast. They often involve a multi-step legal process, and several factors can complicate the timeline.  How long does a wage claim take in California? Working with an experienced employment attorney in California could help you keep the case moving and avoid foreseeable delays.