Sezgin Khousadian LLP

Sezgin Khousadian LLP Plaintiff's Employment & Labor Law. We specialize in representing employees who have had their right Attorney Advertising

We specialize in representing employees who have had their rights violated by their employers.

05/15/2026

California employment laws are among the strictest in the nation, governed primarily by the Labor Code and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). They mandate high minimum wage thresholds, strict overtime and meal/rest break rules, comprehensive anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation protections, and robust paid leave.





05/06/2026

If you see the word “premium” on your pay stub — don’t ignore it. 👇

That line is your employer’s written admission that they violated California labor law. A premium is penalty pay they’re required to add every time they miss your meal break or rest break.

And here’s what most people don’t know: That single line on your stub could mean there’s a PAGA case.

California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows employees to take legal action not just for themselves — but on behalf of every coworker who experienced the same violations. If it happened to you, chances are it happened to others too.

What to look for on your stub:
→ Meal Period Premium
→ Rest Break Premium
→ Any line labeled “penalty pay”

If you see any of these, call us for a free consultation! Save this and share it with a friend!





05/05/2026

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04/30/2026

California has some of the strongest pregnancy protections in the country. Under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), you are entitled to up to four months of leave if pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition disables you — regardless of how long you’ve worked there. On top of that, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) gives you an additional 12 weeks of baby bonding leave. Your employer is also legally required to provide reasonable accommodations, such as light duty, more breaks, or a modified schedule. Harassing, discriminating, or retaliating against an employee because she is pregnant, has given birth, or is breastfeeding is illegal under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).





04/29/2026

Did you report illegal conduct or unsafe activity at work, and then get punished for it? If so, that’s retaliation, and it’s illegal in California. Whistleblower protections cover anyone who reports illegal activity, safety violations, fraud, and wage violations. Your employer cannot legally fire you, demote you, cut your pay, cut your hours, or give you sudden bad reviews because you spoke up. It is important to document what is occurring and speak to an employment attorney about your rights. Call us for a free consultation.





04/23/2026

The California Equal Pay Act (Labor Code § 1197.5) requires that employees be paid equally for substantially similar work, when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility, and performed under similar working conditions - regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. The law prohibits employers from paying an employee less than others outside their protected class unless the employer can affirmatively prove the entire wage differential is based on a legitimate factor such as a seniority system, merit system, a system measuring earnings by quantity or quality of production, or a bona fide factor other than s*x, race, or ethnicity (e.g., education, training, or experience) that is job-related and consistent with business necessity. Importantly, the Act also protects employees who discuss or inquire about wages, prohibits retaliation for asserting rights under the law, and requires employers to provide pay scale information upon request.





04/07/2026

In California, employers are required to follow strict rules regarding final paychecks. If an employee is terminated or laid off, all earned wages, including accrued but unused vacation, must be paid immediately at the time of termination. If an employee quits without providing at least 72 hours’ notice, the employer has up to 72 hours to issue the final paycheck. However, if the employee gives 72 hours or more notice, all wages are due on the employee’s last day of work. When an employer willfully fails to pay final wages on time, the employee may be entitled to “waiting time penalties,” which equal the employee’s daily rate of pay for each day the payment is late, up to a maximum of 30 days.





03/04/2026

California is an at-will state, meaning an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, or no reason at all. But that doesn’t mean your employer can fire you for an illegal reason. While California is an at-will state, the law recognizes important exceptions that protect employees from unlawful termination.

You may have a wrongful termination claim if you were fired because of who you are — including your race, gender, pregnancy status, disability, religion, s*xual orientation, or age if you are 40 or older. It is also illegal to terminate an employee for complaining of unlawful harassment or discrimination, for requesting religious or medical accommodations, or for requesting or taking protected leave, such as FMLA/CFRA leave. California law further protects employees who are fired for reporting illegal or unsafe activity in the workplace, commonly known as whistleblower retaliation, or for simply refusing to participate in something illegal or unsafe.

If you were recently let go and something doesn’t feel right, trust that instinct. You may have more rights than you think. Follow for more employment law education or call us to discuss.





02/17/2026

Happiest Birthday to our amazing Emily! Taking over the City — espresso in one hand, dreams in the other.

02/13/2026

Ten years ago, we built this firm with one goal: to stand up for employees and hold employers accountable. A decade later, we’re still doing exactly that — with more experience, more grit, and more results. Thank you to every client who trusted us, every team member who gave their all, and every referral that helped us grow. 10 years down. We’re just getting started.

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