CA Employment Law

Stay-or-pay contracts are now illegal in California under AB 2288, which took effect January 1, 2025, giving workers powerful new protections against employers who demand repayment for training costs. Feher Law helps California workers understand these rights and fight back when employers violate the law by enforcing illegal training repayment agreements. For years, California workers

If you want to sue your employer for wage theft in California, you can file a claim with the California Labor Commissioner or pursue a civil lawsuit in court. At Feher Law, we help California workers reclaim stolen wages from employers who thought they could get away with it. Either path may allow you to

Disability wrongful termination in California occurs when employers illegally fire employees due to their disabilities or medical conditions. At Feher Law, we represent employees who have faced wrongful termination due to disability discrimination, bringing our experience with over $100 million in recovered settlements and verdicts to every case we handle. California provides some of the

Yes, California employers can legally terminate you after announcing retirement under at-will employment laws. However, significant legal protections exist under federal ERISA regulations and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act when termination targets your retirement benefits or involves age discrimination. At Feher Law, we’ve recovered millions for clients who faced wrongful termination.   If you’re

At Feher Law, our experience with California employee misclassification cases shows that workers can sue for $5,000-$25,000 per violation plus unpaid wages, overtime, meal breaks, interest, and attorney fees. Total compensation often reaches tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the duration of misclassification and the number of violations involved. Employee misclassification affects

Yes, you can sue your employer for unfair treatment in California if their actions violate state or federal employment laws. California provides strong legal protections for workers facing discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or retaliation in the workplace. You may have grounds to file a lawsuit against your employer for several types of unfair treatment: Discrimination

Getting passed over for a promotion you deserved can feel devastating. You watch as less qualified candidates advance while your hard work goes unrecognized. If you suspect your employer’s decision was based on discrimination rather than merit, you’re not alone, and you have legal rights that protect you from such unfair treatment. California has some