Employment Law Blog

How Many Days in a Row Can You Work in California?

If you are working 7 days in a row in California, you might be entitled to overtime pay. What is the maximum number of days allowed to work in a row? In California, labor laws mandate that employers provide employees with a day of rest during each workweek. Specifically, employees generally cannot work more than six consecutive days in...

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California Says Arbitration Agreements Can’t Keep Workers From Suing Over Collective Labor Violations 

More than half of non-unionized employees in the U.S. have signed an arbitration agreement in order to work at their current job. Employers often require workers to sign these agreements to prevent them from suing their company in public court for any labor violations or wrongdoing.  Until recently, employees in California could use a unique state law to bypass...

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Why Don’t We Hear About Gender Discrimination in CA Tech Companies

Françoise Brougher was excited to accept her new role as Chief Operating Officer at Pinterest in 2018. As COO, Françoise was in a critical and influential position at the popular digital scrapbooking company — around 70% of whose users are women.  When she joined Pinterest, though, Françoise was shocked to encounter hostility, misogyny, and unequal compensation at the top...

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Why a CA Court’s Ruling is a Win for Survivors of Workplace Sexual Harassment 

It’s a situation that’s all too common.  Cassandra worked as a product sales specialist at GE. Although she’d only been there for two years, she was already regularly recognized as one of the company’s top performers. But when she complained to GE about her supervisor’s repeated sexual harassment, the company never followed up on her report with an investigation....

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5 Signs You Should Contact a Lawyer about Pregnancy Discrimination in California 

Pregnancy discrimination is among the most pervasive and least discussed forms of employment discrimination in the U.S. Even though discrimination against pregnant workers is banned under federal law, some states, like California, offer women who are expecting even further workplace protections.  Unfortunately, it’s sometimes no accident that many women are still unaware of the rights and protections they’re afforded...

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What Constitutes Sexual Harassment In The Workplace In California?

An executive at Wells Fargo. An Orange County golf club attendant. Fourteen male crew members on ABC’s TV production team. Professionally, they don’t seem to have much in common — except that in the past year, all have spoken out about the pervasive sexual harassment they experienced in their jobs. These three cases are an unfortunate testament to the...

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What’s the Supreme Court’s Decision on Overtime for Highly Compensated Executives Means for Employees 

Overtime pay is designed to ensure that employees are adequately compensated for working beyond their standard hours. But employees often have a number of misconceptions about who is entitled to it, and when. As a result, it’s all too easy to lose out on compensation you’re legally owed because of an employer’s oversight — or their malicious opportunism. A...

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What Are the Most Common Wage Violations in California?

If you’re concerned your employer has committed a wage violation and is withholding your pay, get in contact with an experienced wage and hour attorney at Ottinger Employment Lawyers. We’ve helped thousands of employees in every field recover millions in unpaid wages, and we’re here to fight for you and to hold your employer accountable. To get started, please contact...

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Non Compete Agreements

4 Questions New York Physicians Should Ask to Beat a Non-Compete Agreement

For workers in any industry, non-compete agreements are bad news. If you’re a medical professional, these contracts can prevent you from seeking more competitive pay or pursuing your professional goals by starting your own practice. According to the New York Times, 45% of primary care physicians in a survey of five states were bound by covenants not to compete. ...

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Bonus Disputes and Tech layoffs: Are Employees Facing Downsizing Entitled to Unpaid Bonuses?

As the giants of the tech industry continue massive layoffs in the face of current economic headwinds, more and more workers find themselves facing the challenges and uncertainties that come with being a victim of this restructuring. Employees who have been affected by one of these mass layoffs likely have a lot of questions: Are they getting a fair...

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