The Los Angeles minimum wage is $18.42 an hour as of July 1, 2026, for work done inside City of Los Angeles limits. That is higher than California's $16.90 statewide rate, and it is not the only local rate in the area: unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County have their own. Below, we compare the rates, explain how to tell
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If you were fired for a reason you believe was illegal, you probably want to know what a wrongful termination settlement in California could be worth. No reliable average exists. Below, we explain why settlement amounts vary, what can increase or decrease a claim's value, how settlement differs from severance, and how settlement payments are taxed. What Is the Average
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What qualifies as full-time employment in California depends on the law or benefit involved. While 40 hours per week is commonly considered full-time, different rules apply to overtime, salaried employees, health insurance, family leave, and paid sick leave. Understanding these distinctions can help you determine which workplace protections and benefits apply to you, even if you work part-time. What is
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Getting injured at work is stressful enough. Losing your job after reporting the injury or filing a workers' compensation claim can make an already difficult situation even worse. California law prohibits employers from firing or otherwise discriminating against employees because they filed, or intended to file, a workers' compensation claim. Depending on the circumstances, employees may have protections under both
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A fall from a ladder, a falling object, or a crash in a company vehicle can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in seconds, with effects that may last for years. If you suffered a brain injury at work, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits in California. This guide explains how traumatic brain injury workers' compensation claims work, what
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A work injury can leave you unable to work and struggling to cover your expenses. If you're receiving workers' compensation benefits, you may wonder whether you can also collect disability payments. In California, workers' compensation and disability benefits can sometimes overlap, but different eligibility and payment rules apply. Below, we explain when you may qualify for both, how the benefits
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Off-the-clock work happens when an employee performs job-related duties without being paid for that time. It can involve seemingly small tasks, such as closing a store after clocking out, responding to work emails at home, or preparing for a shift before officially clocking in. In California, even a few unpaid minutes can add up to significant lost wages. Below, we
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A supervisor screams at you in front of the team. A coworker mocks you every day or quietly sabotages your work. If this sounds familiar, you may be facing abusive conduct at work, and you may be wondering whether California law protects you. Below, we explain how state law defines abusive conduct, when workplace mistreatment may become unlawful, and what
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You resigned from your job, but the circumstances surrounding that resignation may matter. Under California law, a resignation can sometimes be treated as a termination when an employer intentionally creates or knowingly permits working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable person in the employee's position would feel compelled to resign. This article explains how constructive discharge in California works, what
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Losing a family member because of someone else's carelessness is devastating, and the legal questions often arrive at the worst possible time. This article explains who can file a wrongful death claim in California. It also covers how the family shares one case and what changes when the death happened at work. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in
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