Lisa Guerin

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

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California's Final Paycheck Law: Penalties for Late Final Paychecks
California law gives employers only a short time to give employees their final paychecks after they quit or are fired.
Was Your Layoff Illegal?
Most employees work at will, which means their employers can lay them off or fire them at any time, for any reason that isn't illegal. An employer that's struggling financially is generally free to cut jobs as the circumstances dictate.
How to Prove Harassment in the Workplace
Learn the elements of a harassment claim and how to prove them in court.
How Unemployment is Calculated
If you've lost your job, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation: benefits paid to those who are out of work through no fault of their own, until they can find new employment.
Laid Off While on FMLA Leave: What Are Your Rights?
Whether your employer can lay you off without legal liability depends on its reasons for doing so.
Can My Employer Require Me to Wear Makeup?
I’m a bartender at a hotel restaurant. The hotel caters to business travelers and international tourists, and our restaurant is pretty high-end.
Can My Employer Pressure Me to Return to Work During My FMLA Leave?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives employers some leeway to check in with employees who are on leave, but when does an employer go too far?
State Laws on Taking Time Off for Jury Duty
Almost every state prohibits employers from firing or disciplining employees for serving on a jury or missing work for jury duty. After all, the jury system wouldn't work if no employees were available to serve on a jury.
Insurance and Other Benefits During and After FMLA Leave
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the right to take time off work for certain qualifying reasons. But how are your benefits affected by FMLA leave?
Do I have to pay for a uniform bearing the company logo?
Question: I have worked for a large warehouse store for several years. Up until a few weeks ago, we had a dress code of khaki pants and blue polo shirts, all of which we had to pay for.
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