Is Your Internship Legal? Rights & Guidelines You Should Know Ahead of Your Internship
For many college students, securing the elusive summer internship promises valuable real-world experience and the opportunity to explore...
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Taking Action Against Workplace Discrimination: A Guide for California Employees
Workplace discrimination is an unfortunate reality that can have a detrimental impact on your well-being and career growth. As a...
Understanding Your Rights as a California Employee During Widespread Layoffs
Is your employer conducting widespread layoffs? It’s important to be aware of your rights and protections under California state law to...
Celebrating Diversity, Demanding Change: LGBTQ+ Workers' Battle in California's Workforce
As we celebrate Pride Month at Payton Employment Law, PC, we want to take a moment to reflect upon the challenges faced by LGBTQ+...
Pay Equity Takes Center Stage in 2023: How California's SB 1162 Increases Pay Transparency
Discovering what your colleagues earn can feel like uncovering a hidden treasure, a secret map to understanding your true worth in the...
Protecting Cannabis Users Against Discrimination in the Workplace:
California Anti-Discrimination Laws Extended to Protect Cannabis Users in 2024 California is well-known for its progressive stance on...
Rayne Brown Joins as Associate Attorney
Payton Employment Law, PC we’re proud to introduce our newest Associate Attorney, Rayne Brown, Esq! With a strong focus on wage and hour,...
New California Law Bolsters Protections for Employee Reproductive Rights
Anti-Discrimination Laws Extended to Protect Reproductive Health Decision-Making Thanks to Senate Bill (SB) 523, certain employees in...
The Right to Grieve: What You Need to Know About Bereavement Leave Under AB 1949 in California
Losing a close family member is never easy, and the last thing anyone wants to worry about during such a difficult time is work. As of...
Did You Miss Work Due to COVID-19 in 2022? How AB 152 May Help You Recover Lost Pay
Even though the federal national emergency and public health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to end on...
Expanding the Definition of "Family Member" – What AB 1041 Means for California Employees
Are you struggling to balance work and caregiving responsibilities? Under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and AB 1041, employers...
Payton Employment Law, PC Files Wage and Hour Class Action Against American Idol Producers and ABC
In early February, Payton Employment Law, PC filed a lawsuit against ABC and the production companies behind American Idol, one of the...
Empowering California Workers: SB 1044 Protects Employees from Retaliation
SB 1044 Protects Employees from Retaliation for Refusing to Work in Emergency Conditions Emergencies can be overwhelming, and the added...
Chantal McCoy Payton Named to 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars & Top Attorney List
We are pleased to announce that Payton Employment Law, PC's Principal Managing Partner Chantal McCoy Payton has been named to the 2022...
Payton Employment Law, PC Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Against Slync.io
Payton Employment Law, PC filed a lawsuit that alleges Jason Selvidge was locked out of the company’s operations system and terminated...
Payton Employment Law, PC Files Wage & Hour Class Action Against Kinetic Content and Netflix
Payton Employment Law, PC recently filed a class action lawsuit against production company, Kinetic Content, distributor, Netflix and...
Mackenzie “Mack” Mathews Joins as Associate Attorney
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our newest Associate Attorney, Mackenzie “Mack” Mathews! With his experience representing victims of...
Laurel N. Holmes Elevated to Managing Partner
Payton Employment Law, PC is delighted to announce the promotion of Laurel N. Holmes, Esq. to Managing Partner of our firm. Laurel has...
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