Category: Federal Employment Law

What Does Racial Discrimination in the Workplace Look Like?

Oct 10, 2025
Racial discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent challenge for employees across industries and job levels. While overt acts of prejudice have become less common due to legal protections and increased awareness, discrimination often manifests in subtle ways that can be difficult to identify and address. Understanding what constitutes unlawful treatment based on race is […]

What Does Pregnancy Discrimination In the Workplace Look Like?

Oct 10, 2025
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace affects thousands of employees each year, yet many workers don't recognize when their rights have been violated. From the moment an employee announces they're expecting to months after returning from parental leave, pregnant workers and new parents face unique forms of bias that federal and state laws explicitly prohibit. Understanding […]

What Is Wrongful Termination?

Oct 10, 2025
Losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. When that job loss feels unjust or illegal, you may be dealing with wrongful termination. Understanding your rights as an employee is crucial for protecting yourself and knowing when to take action. Contact Unfairly Fired now to take the first step toward […]

Can I Sue for Wrongful Termination?

Dec 13, 2025
Losing your job can be devastating, leaving you with financial uncertainty and emotional distress. When you believe your termination was unjust, you may wonder: can I sue for wrongful termination? The answer depends on the specific circumstances surrounding your dismissal. At Fired Unfairly, we help employees understand their legal rights and determine whether they have […]

Can a Company Decrease Your Salary in California?

Yes, going forward. California employers can cut your pay, and they do not need your agreement to do it. What they cannot do is cut it retroactively, cut it without telling you first, cut it below minimum wage, or cut it for an illegal reason. Pay cut you never agreed to? Talk to a California […]

Can an Employer Force You to Use PTO in California?

Usually yes. California employers can tell you when to take your vacation or PTO, including during a slow week or a company shutdown, as long as they give reasonable advance notice. What they cannot do is take that time away from you, because in California earned vacation is wages. Lost PTO you earned, or never […]

How Many Hours Can You Legally Work in a Day in California?

How Many Hours Straight Can You Legally Work in a Day in California? There is no legal cap. California does not limit how many hours straight an adult can work in a day, so a 16-hour or even a 24-hour shift is lawful. What the law does instead is make long shifts expensive. Past 8 […]

My Employer Didn't Pay Me on Payday in California

My Employer Didn't Pay Me on Payday: What to Do in California Missing payday is illegal in California, not just unprofessional. Your employer owes you the money now, and penalties start adding up on top of it. You can file a free wage claim with the state, and you do not need a lawyer to […]

What Are Grounds to Sue Employer in California?

You need a legal violation, not just bad treatment. The most common grounds to sue employer in California are discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and denied leave. A boss being unfair, rude, or wrong is not enough on its own. Think you have a case? Talk to a California employment lawyer today. The […]

How to File a Wage Claim in California (2026 Guide)

Denied wages in California? File a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner. Guide to deadlines, hearings, DLSE forms, and recovering back pay under state law.

Unlawful Job Termination in California: Claims, Deadlines, Proof

At-will has limits in California. A firing for discrimination, retaliation, or public policy is unlawful job termination, and the filing clocks are short.

Unlawful Job Termination in California: Claims, Deadlines, Proof

At-will has limits in California. A firing for discrimination, retaliation, or public policy is unlawful job termination, and the filing clocks are short.

Are Non-Compete Agreements Legal in California?

Noncompete agreements are void in California, and since January 1, 2024 it is unlawful for an employer to include one in a job contract. Here is what to do.

Involuntary Termination: What It Means and What You Are Owed

Involuntary termination means your employer ended the job, layoff or firing. In California that label sets final pay deadlines, notices and benefit rights.

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