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Ruben Limonjyan | January 27, 2020 | Employment Law

Sydney works at a small local retailer in California. It’s the early afternoon on a Friday, and there’s not much business. Sydney has just returned from a meal break when her manager tells Sydney to clock out until business is expected to pick up around 6 p.m. He says she can do whatever she wants as long as she sticks...

Ruben Limonjyan | January 16, 2020 | Employment Law

California is among the majority of states that recognize at-will employment. Typically outlined in employment agreements, at-will employment essentially allows employers to terminate someone’s job for almost any reason or no reason at all. Likewise, at-will employees can leave their jobs at any time without notice or an obligation to complete projects. This might come as a shock to some,...

Ruben Limonjyan | December 23, 2019 | Employment Law \ News

New Year’s Eve: a time to reflect back and look ahead. Many of us will celebrate the beginning of a new decade by partying with friends and family, as well as making resolutions for a better year. In the midst of the celebrations, employers and employees alike are planning for a host of changes to California employment law. To help...

Ruben Limonjyan | December 9, 2019 | Employment Law \ News

In an effort to protect employees from intentional misclassification as independent contractors, California implemented Assembly Bill 5, effective in 2020. This bill allows independent contractors to file claims under a variety of worker protection laws to secure compensation or compel their employers to reclassify them as employees. Before even taking effect, the bill has backfired. Uber and Postmates, app-based ridesharing...

Ruben Limonjyan | November 25, 2019 | Discrimination \ Employment Law

While it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees because the of their religious beliefs, our legal team frequently receive calls around this time of the year from clients who want to know if they can sue their employer for their denying their request to take time off for religious holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah. While Title VII...

Ruben Limonjyan | November 14, 2019 | Employment Law \ Harassment

As the end of the year approaches, workplaces across the country are starting to throw holiday parties. Although holiday parties are supposed to give employees the opportunity to relax and enjoy each other’s company, these celebrations can take an unfortunate turn and might be the scene of a sexual harassment incident, especially when people have consumed too much alcohol. If...

Ruben Limonjyan | October 28, 2019 | Employee Misclassification \ Employment Law

In May, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers in California must retroactively use the recently-adopted “ABC” test if they are responding to a claim regarding the misclassification of independent contractor status for violations of the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order. What Is the ABC Test? Last year, in the case of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v....

Ruben Limonjyan | October 16, 2019 | Workers Compensation

Home caregivers have numerous responsibilities they must manage in order to ensure the safety and protection of the elder individuals they assist on a daily basis. While the job of a caregiver is to create a safe environment that will prevent common injuries among the elderly, many don't take the time to think whether they are doing everything they can...

Ruben Limonjyan | September 30, 2019 | Employee Misclassification \ Employment Law

This month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a labor law that will change lives across the state. The new bill, AB5 will stop employee misclassification, primarily within rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft. According to the LA Times, businesses will no longer be able to classify their workers as independent contractors to avoid paying them minimum wage, offering them sick...

Ruben Limonjyan | September 23, 2019 | News

The popular 790 KABC radio talk show “So What’s Your Problem” recently featured Attorney Ruben Limonjyan of Limonjyan Law Group to speak about his experience in the realm of Employment Law. The show addresses all sorts of life’s problems and how to handle them without losing sight of what’s most important: your happiness. You can listen to the full episode featuring...