Lisa Guerin
J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Exempt or Nonexempt Employee: Am I Entitled to Overtime?
You are entitled to overtime pay unless you meet the requirements of a specific exemption under the law. ... READ MORE
401(k) Plans: Benefits, Contributions, and Withdrawals
If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, you need to know the rules about contributions, vesting, withdrawing your money, and more. ... READ MORE
Filing a Retaliation Claim with the EEOC
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers over protected characteristics such as their race, gender or age. The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for investigating complaints of workplace discrimination. The EEOC can ... READ MORE
How to Avoid Legal Trouble When Conducting Performance Reviews
Some employers require periodic meetings with their workers to discuss how well they're doing their jobs or problems they may be having. Performance reviews can be productive, but problems can creep up when they're not done properly. Employers should also make sure they're kept confidential. Honesty ... READ MORE
Discrimination Lawsuits: Basics for Employers
Your company may not discriminate against employees based on certain protected characteristics. ... READ MORE
Finding a Lawyer for Your Disability Discrimination Case
Learn how to hire the best lawyer for your disability discrimination case. ... READ MORE
Grounds for a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Even if you are an at-will employee, your employer may not fire you for these illegal reasons. ... READ MORE
Who Owns Employee and Independent Contractor Work Product?
"Work product" is anything you complete under the instructions of a person who has hired you. Who owns the work that you do depends on whether you are working as an employee or as an independent contractor, and whether you have sold any of your ownership rights through a written employment agreement. ... READ MORE
Suing Your Employer for Misclassifying You as an Independent Contractor
Many workers in the U.S. are inappropriately labeled as independent contractors. ... READ MORE
What Is a Probationary Period and How Does It Work?
As an employer, it is very important for you to assess employee performance to ensure that they are achieving established performance standards. Where there is uncertainty about an employee's ability to perform the duties assigned, it may be necessary to use probationary periods to assess work performance ... READ MORE