News & Updates
Are Unpaid Trial Shifts Illegal?
Trial shifts are extensively across various industries as a tool for employers to assess a prospective employee’s skills under real-world conditions. You may have experienced or heard about unpaid trial shifts that usually last several hours but could extend over multiple days or even weeks. It’s essential to understand your rights and whether these unpaid…
How Do I Know If I’m Eligible For Severance Pay?
Understanding whether you’re eligible for severance pay is crucial when transitioning from one job to another or facing the challenges of a layoff. Severance pay serves as a financial cushion and offers a bit of security during these uncertain times. To determine if you qualify for severance pay, it’s helpful to understand what exactly it…
Paternity Leave Laws in California
Welcoming a new member to your family is one of life’s most exciting and transition-filled times. You’re bonding with your newborn and adjusting to the rhythms of parenthood while possibly juggling work — it can seem impossible to handle everything at once. That’s why understanding California laws surrounding paternity leave becomes such an essential factor…
New California Law Provides Leave for Miscarriages and Stillbirths
Dealing with the heartbreak of a reproductive loss can be an incredibly challenging time, both emotionally and physically. The last thing you need to deal with at a time like this is worrying about work and the possibility of losing your job for taking time off to grieve and recover. Fortunately, California is implementing laws…
Partner Larry Herrera to Speak at OCBA Labor and Employment Law Meeting
On November 13, 2023 from 12PM-1:15PM, Sessions & Kimball Partner Larry E. Herrera will be speaking at the OCBA Labor and Employment Law Section Meeting. Topic: Exploring Evidence Issues in Employment Litigation Come learn about common issues during a case’s discovery phase such as: Past medical and employment records, employment disability records, disability insurance records,…
California’s Equal Pay Act: What To Do if You’re Not Being Paid Equally
California’s Equal Pay Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to help combat wage discrimination across various industries. In essence, this act requires employers to pay employees the same rate of compensation, regardless of their gender, race, or ethnicity, when they are performing substantially similar work that requires similar skill, effort, and responsibility: “Equal…