California Labor & Employment Law

California Labor & Employment Law My name is Eugene Lee (but I generally go by "Gene"). I'm a lawyer in the Los Angeles, California area. If you've got a problem in the workplace, let me know.

Redressing employee claims for California wrongful termination, retaliation, meal breaks, rest breaks, unpaid wages, overtime, paid sick leaves, medical leaves, harassment and discrimination. All I do is labor and employment law - it's my passion and calling. I'm also proud to say that I'm a husband, married to the love of my life, and a father of two kids who give me a dose of sunshine every single day. I'm here to help. For a free consultation, call me anytime at (213) 992-3299 .

California minimum wage set to increase to $17.40 in 2027
08/14/2026

California minimum wage set to increase to $17.40 in 2027

(The Center Square) - Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that California is set to increase the statewide minimum wage to $17.40 per hour.

Labor Leaders Urge State to Expand Displaced Oil and Gas Workers’ Fund
08/13/2026

Labor Leaders Urge State to Expand Displaced Oil and Gas Workers’ Fund

The safety net has helped more than 600 workers transition to new careers.

Alameda County weighs nation's first $30 minimum wage
08/12/2026

Alameda County weighs nation's first $30 minimum wage

Under the plan, larger employers would be required to reach the $30 hourly wage sooner, while smaller businesses would have more than a decade to comply.

Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation
08/11/2026

Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation

Anaheim Marriott will pay $2.75 million for workers laid-off during the COVID-19 pandemic after allegedly violating a state worker recall law.

California Warehouse Forces Workers To Clock Out Before Security Searches, Turning Every Mandatory Exit Line Into 20 Min...
08/10/2026

California Warehouse Forces Workers To Clock Out Before Security Searches, Turning Every Mandatory Exit Line Into 20 Minutes Of Unpaid Time

In a California distribution warehouse employing around 150 workers, a new mandatory security screening policy has turned the end of each shift into a frus

ACLU: Immigration agents used racial slurs to target Latinos during California raids
08/07/2026

ACLU: Immigration agents used racial slurs to target Latinos during California raids

The allegations came in a motion for a preliminary injunction in the closely watched Vasquez Perdomo vs. Noem case, a much-watched civil rights case with its roots in Pasadena.

California Local Minimum Wages Rise Again—By Up to 3.7%
08/06/2026

California Local Minimum Wages Rise Again—By Up to 3.7%

It’s that time of year again – when California’s cities and counties ratchet up the minimum wage! Effective July 1, 2026, several jurisdictions increased their local minimum wage rates by approximately 1.6% to as much as 3.7%. Each of the new local rates exceeds California’s current statewid...

Newsom boasts of California’s upcoming minimum wage increase, criticizes Trump for ignoring workers
08/05/2026

Newsom boasts of California’s upcoming minimum wage increase, criticizes Trump for ignoring workers

California’s statewide minimum wage is set to rise next year.

California pension ruling limits how many vacation hours workers can count for retirement
08/04/2026

California pension ruling limits how many vacation hours workers can count for retirement

A new California Supreme Court ruling on retirement pay for public employees centered on a small amount of money — just one week’s salary for a retired attorney — but it had the potential to be a much costlier decision for government agencies and taxpayers.

California’s proposed billionaire tax exposes rifts among labor unions
08/03/2026

California’s proposed billionaire tax exposes rifts among labor unions

The tax, which will appear on the ballot as Proposition 40, drew opposition from unions such as the California State Council of Laborers and United Domestic Workers, while the executive board for Service Employees International Union California voted to take a neutral position on it.

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