Defending Against Claims of Wage & Hour Violations in California

Claims of wage and hour violations may happen when employees accuse their employers of withholding their wages or having made improper wage payments during employment. There are a plethora of reasons why former or current employees make these claims and while many of these claims are valid, many others are not. When a claim is made, an employer has the legal right to provide a defense before the state Labor Commissioner, particularly the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. As a business that is facing an unpaid wage claim, take immediate action and discuss your case with an established employment defense...

01 February

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Protection Against Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Business Law

When an employer breaks California and/or federal laws, or it violates established public policies, workers have a legal right to report the unlawful actions - without the fear of retaliation. This is the primary objective of whistleblower legislation - to safeguard workers who take action to protect the public or warn law enforcement agencies about the illegal activity. However, even with such strong public policy to protect whistleblowers, there are many instances in which an employee may be making a frivolous or false claim. If you believe you are facing a false retaliation claim by an employee, take immediate action and...

15 January

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Preventing Unlawful Retaliation Claims in the Workplace

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Business Law, Employment Law

In the State of California, workplace retaliation occurs when an employer’s unlawful actions, or knowing permitting unlawful actions, by punishing a worker who has filed a complaint, aided in an official police investigation, or reported an illegal activity. California has a strong public policy over the protection of workers against workplace retaliation. Unfortunately, this policy has been abused in many instances by otherwise frivolous and/or meritless claims, often sparked by a disgruntled employee over misunderstandings and other disagreements. If you are facing workplace retaliation claim by an employee, speak to an experienced employer rights attorney who can advocate on your...

05 December

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How to Handle a Partnership Dispute

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Business Law, Employer Defense, Employment Law

The start of a business can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for any entrepreneur. While a vast majority of entrepreneurs will look outside their business for potential threats to their business, the unfortunate reality is that the greatest threat to a business comes from within. For business owners throughout California, partnership disputes are the greatest threat to the success of their business. A partnership dispute can arise for many reasons, including: Cash flow shortages, A dispute over decisions made for the business, The prospect of greater success and Economic pressures caused by the change in the personal life of...