Can You Get Fired for Going to a Protest?
With nationwide protests erupting in response to recent ICE activity in Minneapolis and other cities, many California workers are facing a difficult choice: stand up for what they believe in or protect their paycheck. As demonstrations grow across the country, one question keeps coming up in our office at West Coast Employment Lawyers: Can you […]
Can Salary Employees Receive Overtime in California?
If you’re a salaried employee in California, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question at some point: “Am I entitled to overtime pay?” It’s a fair question and an incredibly common one. At West Coast Employment Lawyers, we hear from hardworking Californians every day who feel overworked and underpaid, unsure if they’re being treated fairly […]
Is California an At-Will Employment State?
California workers often wonder whether their employer can fire them without notice or cause. The answer is yes, but only up to a point. While California is an at-will employment state, that doesn’t mean your employer has unlimited power. There are exceptions, legal protections, and rights that every employee should understand before assuming they have […]
