Category: Employment Law

A termination from a job is incredibly distressing. Not only is it emotionally devastating for many, but it also leaves you wondering how you will pay your bills. This financial burden may discourage people from seeking the help of a reputable San Diego wrongful termination lawyer.…

Non-compete clauses used to stifle workers’ abilities to change careers, begin new initiatives, and contribute to the workforce will now shift the challenge of retaining an employee to the employer. One of the goals in banning non-compete clauses is to provide employees with better wages and working conditions for employers to retain their services. …

New laws that have taken effect this year protect employees from retaliation after engaging in certain protected activities. A rebuttable presumption was created under the law should an employee experience adverse reactions by an employer within 90 days of the protected activity.…

Lorrie Walker of Walker Law Firm has been featured in a recent article by KPBS News. The article highlights a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against an ICE detention center, focusing on allegations of medical neglect within the facility.

The lawsuit centers around the representation of a nurse who was wrongfully terminated after speaking out against the treatment of immigrants at the detention center.…

A new California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law took effect on January 1, 2024. Based on this law, employers are required to provide most workers with a minimum of 40 hours or five days off each year. This applies to full-time, part-time, and temporary personnel who meet certain requirements. …