When your employer does not pay you your full wages or fails to pay you on time, it has committed wage theft. State and federal laws take wage theft seriously, which is why they provide multiple avenues for reporting unpaid wages through civil lawsuits or administrative complaints. At the Law Offices of John Dalton, we also take wage theft...
Continue ReadingThere are certain reasons your employer cannot use to terminate your employment. And if your boss has an illegal motive for firing you, it might be time to file a wrongful termination claim against them. At the Law Offices of John Dalton, our knowledgeable legal team can identify your rights in a wrongful termination claim and show you how...
Continue ReadingThe law protects you against harassment at work. But what is considered workplace harassment in California? In general, unlawful harassment is any unwelcome and offensive behavior based on an individual’s protected characteristics. While you have several options for asserting your rights against harassment and recovering damages from your workplace, the process can be tricky. You should speak to a...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to employment law, hiring the right attorney is crucial. As an employment law firm, we understand this and offer six recommendations for the best employment attorneys in Los Angeles. We’ve based our choices on these professionals’ remarkable backgrounds, including notable case results, demonstrated thought leadership, ethics and bar compliance, awards, honors, and reviews from clients and...
Continue ReadingCalifornia is a pioneer in ensuring employers pay their employees within a reasonable time after termination or resignation. Specifically, if an employer fails to pay an employee’s final wages within 72 hours of termination, they may face penalties under Labor Code 203. These penalties apply for each day the payment is late up to a maximum of 30 days....
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