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  • What is Per Diem Pay?

    What is Per Diem Pay?

    In California, “Per Diem Pay” describes two very different ways of getting paid. Depending on the job, it either refers to a daily allowance to cover travel costs or a specific type of flexible employment where you work on an “as-needed” basis. For Travelers: It is a tax-free reimbursement for meals, lodging, and incidental expenses…

    7–10 minutes
  • Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Surpasses $1.5 Billion Recovered for Individuals; Announces Strategic Multi-State Expansion for 2026

    Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Surpasses $1.5 Billion Recovered for Individuals; Announces Strategic Multi-State Expansion for 2026

    Los Angeles, CA — Lawyers for Justice, P.C. announced today that it has surpassed $1.5 billion in total recoveries for workers and consumers nationwide, marking a major milestone as the firm enters 2026 with expanded operations, new markets, and a strengthened national platform built for long-term scale. The milestone reflects decades of advocacy across employment…

    1–2 minutes
  • Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Announces Promotion of Four New Partners as Firm Accelerates Nationwide Growth

    Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Announces Promotion of Four New Partners as Firm Accelerates Nationwide Growth

    Los Angeles, CA — Lawyers for Justice, P.C., a leading employment and personal injury law firm with a rapidly expanding national footprint, today announced the promotion of Joanna Ghosh, Elizabeth Parker-Fawley, Tara Zabehi, and Aliza Grossman to Partner. The promotions reflect the firm’s continued investment in leadership, legal excellence, and long-term growth as it enters…

    2–3 minutes
  • Can You Sue Your Employer for Allowing Drug Use?

    Can You Sue Your Employer for Allowing Drug Use?

    Yes, in some situations, employees can sue their employer for allowing drug use in the workplace, but the right to take legal action depends on specific circumstances. Employers are required to maintain a safe work environment. So when an employer knowingly allows drug use that creates dangerous conditions, ignores safety regulations, or leads to injury…

    6–9 minutes
  • How to Prove Workplace Defamation

    How to Prove Workplace Defamation

    Regardless of your dedication and commitment to your job, workplace defamation can completely ruin your reputation. It can even lead to a loss of promotion, bonuses, or your position and prevent you from getting hired. Unless your employer has a legally acceptable defense, you can claim they engaged in defamation. Here is more information on…

    3–4 minutes
  • Can I Sue My Employer for Stress and Anxiety?

    Can I Sue My Employer for Stress and Anxiety?

    Stressed at work? You might be asking yourself, “can I sue my employer for stress and anxiety?” Emotional distress at work can be a real problem. If a worker feels like they have suffered emotional distress, they may have an employer whose demands threaten their mental health, cause mental anguish, or whose extreme and outrageous…

    5–8 minutes
  • What is FMLA in California? (Family & Medical Leave Act)

    What is FMLA in California? (Family & Medical Leave Act)

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law enacted in 1993 that requires employers to provide employees with unpaid leave for critical family and medical reasons. According to the US Department of Labor, FMLA provides employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period to care for a newborn…

    3–5 minutes
  • Do Companies Have to Pay Out PTO When You Leave?

    Do Companies Have to Pay Out PTO When You Leave?

    Do Companies Have to Pay Out PTO When You Leave? Yes. When an employee leaves a job in California, unused PTO is not optional pay. California requires employers to pay out any accrued vacation time upon an employee’s termination or departure. The PTO payout laws apply whether the employee quits or are terminated. The law…

    6–8 minutes
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