The gender wage gap refers to the disparity in salaries between men and women solely based on their gender. Upon reviewing the timeline below, it becomes evident that women have historically earned less than men for every dollar earned. Although the gap has narrowed over time, it remains substantial.
In no particular order, here are some of the laws taking effect in 2025 that may impact your rights. They include paid family leave expansion, fertility treatments, monetizing children on social media, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.