CA Employment Law

In California, there is no cap on emotional damages, with emotional distress settlements typically ranging from $5,000-$10,000 for mild cases to $100,000-$500,000+ for severe cases involving PTSD or permanent psychological damage. The amount you can recover for your emotional distress claim pivots on several factors: Severity and duration of symptoms Medical documentation Impact on daily […]

Sexual harassment in the workplace can have lasting emotional, financial, and professional consequences. If you’ve been harassed at work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Our sexual harassment settlement calculator provides an estimate of what your claim could be worth based on key factors like workplace retaliation,

Losing your job, being demoted, or facing workplace mistreatment simply for standing up for your rights can be overwhelming. If your employer punishes you for reporting discrimination, wage theft, or unsafe working conditions, you are not alone. Many employees hesitate to take action out of fear, only to suffer further economic and emotional distress. Failing

An employee in California can sue their employer under the following circumstances: Being denied breaks Breach of employment contract Demotion Discrimination Harassment Implied contract violations by the employer Lost benefits Lost income Minimum wage violations Misclassifying your employee status Overtime pay violations Retaliation Unsafe working conditions & OSHA violations Wage & hour violations Workers’ compensation

Suing your employer can feel daunting, but knowing the process can empower you to take action. Many workers first ask, what can I sue my employer for? If you’ve faced wrongful termination, harassment, unpaid wages, or other workplace violations, here are the key steps to filing a lawsuit against your employer in California: Gather strong

Losing your job unfairly can leave you struggling financially, facing uncertainty about how to pay your bills or support your family. If you don’t take action, you may lose out on compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and the chance to hold your employer accountable. Wrongful termination can also damage your professional reputation, making it

The key components for a strong retaliation case in California are: Engaging in a protected activity Facing an adverse employment action Proving a connection between retaliation and protected activity Documentation to support your case Witness statements If you don’t take action after experiencing retaliation, you risk losing your job security, financial stability, and professional reputation.

Experiencing workplace discrimination can leave you feeling powerless, anxious, and unsure of where to turn. The emotional toll, financial uncertainty, and specifics of the legal process often feel overwhelming. You might wonder if you have a case, how much compensation you deserve, or how to move forward confidently. Our discrimination lawsuit settlement calculator offers a starting point.

The California FEHA statute of limitations ranges from six months to three years, depending on the type of claim, starting from the date of the act of discrimination. Dealing with workplace discrimination or harassment can be stressful, and understanding the timeline to take action is an essential step toward seeking justice. Filing your claim within