California

A PFAS lawsuit is a legal claim against corporations like DuPont or 3M for contaminating drinking water with potential carcinogens and causing cancer in innocent victims. To be eligible for our PFAS lawsuits, you must meet both of the following conditions: You had at least six months of exposure to PFAS-contaminated water sources in either: …

GLP-1 RA lawsuits are claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis or “frozen stomach”) after taking the semaglutides Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus. We allege that the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, failed to warn doctors and patients that the semaglutides can cause gastroparesis. Shouse Law Group represents GLP-1 RA victims throughout the United States. …

A Camp Lejeune lawsuit is a claim against the U.S. government for causing cancer and other sicknesses in people exposed to contaminated drinking water at the North Carolina Marine base and training facility. To qualify for a lawsuit, you must have had 30 days or more of residence, work, or exposure to Camp Lejeune water …

Parents are suing social media companies like Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) for knowingly causing their children to become addicted to harmful online content. Here are five key things to know about the current social media addiction lawsuits: Social media companies design their algorithms to maximize engagement at the expense of users’ mental health. …

The California Equal Pay Act (CEPA) prohibits employers from paying unequal wages to employees of a different sex, race, or ethnicity if they do substantially similar work. The only lawful pay gaps are those that are based on non-discriminatory reasons, such as: education; training; experience; a merit system; quality of production; and a seniority system. …

California’s Paid Family Leave insurance program (PFL) provides you 70-90% of your wages while you take off up to eight weeks of work in order to: care for a seriously ill family member; bond with a new child; or participate in a qualifying event due to a family member’s military deployment. California’s Paid Family Leave …

Under California Labor Code § 1198.5 LC, you have the right to request a copy of your personnel records from your employer, and the company must provide it within 30 days. Your request should be in writing, except for payroll records, which can be requested verbally. Legal Analysis California Labor Code 1198.5 LC outlines the …

California Labor Code § 1197 LC makes it illegal for companies to pay their workers less than the minimum wage. In 2026, California’s minimum wage is $16.90 an hour. However, this is considered a statewide floor. If a city or country has a higher minimum wage, then employers must follow the local regulation. The full …

If you are injured on the job in California and you need to travel to a doctor’s office, therapy office, a pharmacy to pick up medication, or to a law office to attend a deposition, the insurance carrier has to reimburse you for your mileage. The medical mileage rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per …

Temporary disability is a workers’ compensation benefit that acts as a substitute for lost wages, replacing what the employee would have earned if the occupational injury had not occurred. These benefits are only paid if the insurance company agrees that the injury is work-related. If the injury is found to have occurred outside the scope …

California state and federal employment laws require employers to pay employees not less than minimum wage and pay overtime for work over a certain number of hours. Under federal law, employers who fail to properly compensate employees are liable to employees for double damages.1 Below, our California labor and employment law attorneys discuss the following …

In California, non-exempt employees must be paid on a wage and hourly basis because their job duties do not fall within an overtime exemption. It is not uncommon for some workers to get misclassified as exempt when they should be non-exempt. These workers may be able to sue their employer for unpaid wages, as well as interest, …

WARN Act — Protection from Mass Layoffs in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube The California WARN Act (short for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) is a regulation that requires covered employers to provide workers and local government officials with at least 60 days’ notice before one of the following three triggering events: WARN Act …

California Tip Laws — Can my employer take my gratuities?Watch this video on YouTube California law lets you keep any tips that you earn. Your employer may not offset your tips against your regular wages, and they must pay all credit card processing fees on tips. Tip pooling is lawful in California as long as …

Under California labor laws, you are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses or losses directly related to your job. If your employer tries to shortchange you or fails to reimburse you for work-related travel expenses, you may be able to recover compensation by filing a claim or lawsuit. Below, our California labor and employment attorneys …

Regular rate of pay in California — 3 things workers need to knowWatch this video on YouTube In California, your regular rate of pay is generally your total earnings divided by the total number of hours worked in a workweek. It is used to calculate overtime pay for non-exempt workers, which is one-and-a-half times the regular …

Top 5 grounds for a "wage and hour" lawsuitWatch this video on YouTube If your employer has violated California wage and hour laws, you may find that your best option is to initiate a lawsuit. Bringing a claim against a current or former employer can be stressful and confusing. Our California employment lawyers are here …

California Penal Code 647 PC: Disorderly ConductWatch this video on YouTube California Penal Code § 647 PC makes disorderly conduct a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000. Disorderly conduct comprises such behaviors as lewd conduct in public, prostitution, panhandling, public intoxication, squatting, loitering, invasion of privacy, and revenge porn. Examples of …

If you have been arrested for theft, burglary, or trespassing in an area affected by a recent emergency, you are no longer facing standard charges. As of January 1, 2026, California has enacted a tougher version of Penal Code § 463. Prosecutors are under pressure to crack down on “looting,” and the new definition is …