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Severance Package Considerations

Signing a severance is a big decision. If you sign, you may lose the ability to bring a claim against your former employer, even if your termination was unlawful. If you have concerns that your termination was unfair or unlawful, speak to me about your options. You could be leaving a great deal of money on the table. 

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Retaliation For Taking Leave

Take a protected leave and now you're on the wrong end of a performance review? Are you trying to take care of your newborn but work keeps Slacking you? Both of these situations arise frequently in the tech space. Contact me to understand how and why this practice can constitute unlawful retaliation or leave interference.

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Pretextual Layoffs

More and more, layoffs are being used as a tool to terminate 'problematic' employees who have made internal complaints or exercised a protected right in the workplace. If you complained to HR about a workplace issue, and suddenly you've found yourself lumped into a strategic 'restructuring', your employer could be retaliating against you. Contact me to learn more about your options. 

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RSU Grants To Non-Exempt Employees

If you are a non-exempt employee with an RSU grant, let's talk. There is a significant risk that your wages are being miscalculated and you're being underpaid. 

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Being Classified As 'Exempt' Isn't Necessarily A Good Thing

Employees classified as 'exempt' are not owed overtime pay, meal periods, or rest breaks. Employers routinely misclassify employees as 'exempt' to avoid paying overtime pay or meal / rest break penalties.  If you are being misclassified, speak to me about your options. 

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Commissioned Sales Employees

Employers in California must comply with strict rules regarding the timely payment of earned commissions. If you have been terminated but haven't been paid your earned commissions, let's discuss.