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What Happens If I Don’t Sign My Termination Papers?

What Happens If You Don't Sign Your Termination Papers? - Ortiz Law Office

You just got fired, and someone from HR slides a stack of papers across the desk: a separation notice, an acknowledgment form, maybe a release of claims, and asks you to sign before you leave the building. The pressure to sign right then, in the room, is real. So is the question every fired employee […]

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Fired for Putting Patients First? California Healthcare Workers Have Powerful Whistleblower Rights

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California nurses and healthcare workers punished for raising patient-safety concerns have powerful whistleblower protections – including a 120-day retaliation presumption. Free consultation.

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Should I Sign My Severance Agreement? What California Employees Need to Know

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Before signing a severance agreement in California, know what you are giving up. An employment lawyer explains releases, deadlines, and what employers cannot include. Free consultation.

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What to Do in the First 72 Hours After Being Fired in California

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Fired in California? An employment lawyer explains 9 steps to take in the first 72 hours – severance, final pay, evidence, and deadlines. Free consultation.

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New Law Expands Paid Sick Leave

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California expanded the amount of paid sick leave that employers must offer employees working in California. Previously, under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, California employers were required to permit employees to take at least 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave a year, with paid sick leave accruing at a […]

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