A wrongful termination lawsuit in California is a case filed by a worker against their employer to seek justice for what they believe or can show was being laid off or fired for an illegal reason. At Minnis & Smallets, we have helped and continue to help many workers in…

Many employers solidify an employment offer by providing a written contract. While an employment contract can be a helpful way to identify each party’s rights and responsibilities, the employment contracts provided by an employer are generally intended to benefit the employer. They are not designed to protect your rights as…

The FMLA, or Family and Medical Leave Act, provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year. During this time, it is also required that their group health benefits are maintained during the leave. If you work and have recently had a child or meet…

The history of labor day is a tale of the public respect afforded to the workers of the United States who drive our economy. An employment attorney like Minnis and Smallets knows about the underlying meaning of Labor Day as well as anyone, and we are strong supporters of workers’…