Los Angeles Employment Law Blog

California 2025 New Minimum Wage Laws

California 2025 New Minimum Wage Laws

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California increases to $16.50 per hour for all employers. However, several cities and counties in California have a higher local minimum wage, and some of those increase as of January 1, 2025.

Defamation in Employment: Understanding the Laws in California

Defamation in Employment: Understanding the Laws in California

In recent news, Defendant Donald Trump was found liable for defamation and sexual abuse in New York today and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. While this case unfolded in New York, it brings to light the importance of understanding defamation laws in California.

Is It Better to Resign or Be Terminated in California?

Is It Better to Resign or Be Terminated in California?

If you are ready to leave your job in California, for whatever reason, is it better to resign voluntarily or to allow yourself to be terminated? In this short video, employment attorney Lauren Abrams provides further details on this subject.

What To Do When Discriminated Against at Work?

What To Do When Discriminated Against at Work?

What should you do if you think you are being discriminated against at your workplace? In this short video, employment attorney Lauren Abrams explains how you can file a complaint against your employer.

What Does At Will Employment Mean?

What Does At Will Employment Mean?

You may have heard the term ““at will employment” but what does this actually mean? In this short video, employment attorney Lauren Abrams explains what at will employment entails.

How Do Wage Gap Laws Protect Women in the Workplace?

How Do Wage Gap Laws Protect Women in the Workplace?

How do the wage gap laws protect women in the workplace? In this short video, employment attorney Lauren Abrams explains wage gap laws and what women in the workplace can do if they are being discriminated against.

Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

What are your rights if you are pregnant and you are afraid to tell your boss? The following short video will help you to better understand what your rights are when you are pregnant.

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