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Equal Pay Issues in Incentive Compensation Packages – Legal Guide

Incentive or Equity compensation has become an increasingly common benefit in California, especially in the tech and startup sectors. Instead of offering only salary and traditional benefits, many employers provide stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or other equity-based incentives as part of an employee’s compensation package. Research shows that a lot of inequities exist […]

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How the Language of “Microaggressions” Plays Out in Employment Law – Copy

By Ella Zalon (7/28/2023) Commonly experienced in workplace settings, microaggressions are comments or behaviors made due to underlying biases held towards certain groups. They point to an implicit attitude one may hold about a protected class (e.g., ethnic, racial, gender minorities) and can be overlooked or unnoticed by bystanders. Microaggressions may not be direct remarks

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Press Release: Transition of Two Attorneys to Partner

Valerian Law, P.C. Announces Transition of Two Attorneys to Partner Berkeley, CA – January 21, 2025 – Valerian Law, P.C. is pleased to announce the transition of two distinguished attorneys, Dan Gildor and Felicia Medina, to the position of Partner. Their promotions reflect a natural evolution in their professional journeys, underpinned by exceptional legal expertise, unwavering dedication to clients,

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Paid Sick Leave in California: What are No-Fault Attendance Policies?

California employees are entitled to certain protections under the state’s labor laws, particularly regarding paid sick leave. However, issues often arise when employers implement “no-fault attendance policies.” Understanding these policies—and how they interact with California’s paid sick leave laws—can help employees and employers ensure compliance with the law. What is Paid Sick Leave in California?

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MARRIOTT RISKS PREGNANT EMPLOYEE’S HEALTH AND THAT OF HER TWIN NEWBORNS FOR PROFIT

CALIFORNIA LAWSUIT ALLEGES PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION, PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT VIOLATIONS & RETALIATION On December 11, 2024, Valerian Law filed a complaint on behalf of a client against Marriott International, Inc., Marriott International Administrative Services, Inc., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC, and the head of sales and marketing for the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. 

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Overtime Pay in California: Misclassified Workers Take Heart, It’s the Employer’s Burden to Prove You Are Not Entitled To Overtime Pay

Misclassified employees in California often face an uphill battle when fighting for overtime pay. Despite the clear legal protections afforded to non-exempt employees under California labor law, many employers continue to misclassify workers as exempt, denying them their rightful overtime wages. Understanding Misclassification One of the most common ways employers misclassify employees is by assigning them

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