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Can I Be Fired for Reporting Unsafe Working Conditions in California?
The Leichter Law Firm, APC, Los Angeles employment law attorney, Aryeh Leichter helps protect the rights of California employees, no matter which industry they work in, or what their position is within the company
read moreWhat Should California Employees Know About the State and Local Minimum Wage Rate Increases?
The Los Angeles wage and hour attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows that the changing minimum wage requirements in California can be complicated. With yearly updates,
read moreWhat are My Rights as a Pregnant Employee in California?
The Los Angeles, California employment law attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows that while female employees in California may understand that their employers cannot discriminate against
read moreIs it Illegal for My California Employer to Withhold Overtime Pay?
In California, all non-exempt workers are entitled to overtime wages at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked more than eight per day
read moreHas the California Family Rights Act Expanded Employee Leave Entitlements?
Revisions of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) went into effect on January 1, 2021 and provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care
read moreHow Can I Prove Discrimination is Occurring at Work?
The Los Angeles discrimination attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, understands how difficult it may be to not only identify — but prove — that discrimination is
read moreMarch 2022 Marked the End of the Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Effective March 3, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. The Act amends the Federal Arbitration Act and
read moreWhat is the Difference Between an Employee and Independent Contractor in California?
The Los Angeles employee misclassification attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows there is nothing illegal about hiring independent contractors in California. In fact, some industries thrive on adding these
read moreTop Warning Sign of California Workplace Discrimination: Harassment
The Los Angeles discrimination attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows that workplace discrimination is illegal. And so do California employers. However, that does not stop it from happening each
read moreHow Can I Recognize Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace?
The Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows multiple state and federal laws protect pregnant women and other soon-to-be parents from discrimination in the workplace.
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