CA Employment Law

Reading Time: 11 min readYou can sue for emotional distress in California, but compensation varies widely—from a few thousand dollars for mild, short-term emotional harm to hundreds of thousands or more for severe, long-lasting conditions like PTSD. At Feher Law, we see emotional distress payouts depend heavily on the severity of symptoms, how deeply the trauma impacts your daily […]

Reading Time: 8 min readSexual 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,

Reading Time: 10 min readLosing 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

Reading Time: 12 min readYou can take legal action against your employer in California for issues such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. Employees may also have claims for wage and hour violations, including unpaid overtime or missed breaks, as well as breaches of employment contracts or workplace safety laws. These protections ensure that workers are treated fairly

Reading Time: 11 min readTo sue your employer, start by collecting solid evidence such as emails, pay records, or witness statements that support your claim. You’ll also need to understand your legal rights and file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) before moving forward. Once you receive a “Right

Reading Time: 15 min readWrongful termination in California occurs when an employer fires an employee for unlawful reasons, even though the state follows an at-will employment doctrine. Terminations that violate public policy or laws such as the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or federal anti-discrimination statutes may give employees the right to pursue legal action. Common examples include

Reading Time: 9 min readThe 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.

Reading Time: 7 min readExperiencing 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.

Reading Time: 11 min readThe 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