Author name: Xinying Valerian

Xinying Valerian is the Founder and Managing Partner of Valerian Law, P.C., an employment law firm in Berkeley, California. She represents employees in class actions and individual matters involving wage and hour violations, workplace discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and severance negotiations. Admitted to the California Bar in 2007, Xinying has nearly two decades of experience litigating employment disputes throughout California. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from New York University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Harvard College. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, she is committed to advocating for employees while maintaining the highest professional standards

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California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

Private Attorney General Act / December 15, 2025

When employers violate workers’ rights, PAGA gives employees the power to enforce the law and protect others. Under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), employees can step into the shoes of the state and take legal action against employers that violate the Labor Code. But this is about more than individual claims. PAGA empowers employees

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Workplace Disability Rights & Accommodations in CA

Discrimination / September 26, 2025

Workplace Disability Rights & Accommodations in CA Disability discrimination in the workplace remains one of the most pressing issues employees face today. Even though federal and state laws provide strong protections, workers often find themselves dealing with bias, denial of reasonable accommodations, or even retaliation after disclosing a disability. Understanding your rights is the first

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