California Labor & Employment Law

California Labor & Employment Law My name is Eugene Lee (but I generally go by "Gene"). I'm a lawyer in the Los Angeles, California area. If you've got a problem in the workplace, let me know.

Redressing employee claims for California wrongful termination, retaliation, meal breaks, rest breaks, unpaid wages, overtime, paid sick leaves, medical leaves, harassment and discrimination. All I do is labor and employment law - it's my passion and calling. I'm also proud to say that I'm a husband, married to the love of my life, and a father of two kids who give me a dose of sunshine every single day. I'm here to help. For a free consultation, call me anytime at (213) 992-3299 .

Drafting Repayment Agreements Under California's AB 692
06/23/2026

Drafting Repayment Agreements Under California's AB 692

Learn how AB 692 affects California worker repayment agreements, tuition reimbursement, signing bonuses, and stay-or-pay provisions.

A troubling new sign for California's labor marketThe number of Californians who have left the workforce altogether has ...
06/22/2026

A troubling new sign for California's labor market
The number of Californians who have left the workforce altogether has also grown

"People are having a harder time than they were just a few years ago."

Employment Before, During, and After Prison in California
06/19/2026

Employment Before, During, and After Prison in California

Broadening access to the labor market among released prisoners has long been a policy goal, but research in this area has been limited. This report looks at employment histories of Californians recently released from prison and finds that they have struggled to find work. Our findings also point to....

California launches review of layoff laws amid AI job fears
06/19/2026

California launches review of layoff laws amid AI job fears

Dueling economic views: Torsten Sløk and others see AI fueling job creation, while critics highlight layoffs and potential long-term risks. Layoffs meet investment: Tech firms are cutting tens of thousands of jobs even as they post record profits and invest heavily in AI infrastructure. Policy stak...

Southern California wages up 3.1%, the smallest raises in 7-plus years
06/17/2026

Southern California wages up 3.1%, the smallest raises in 7-plus years

Local wage increases ranked poorly among national peers, only the ninth-highest of the 15 regions.

Ninth Cir. Upholds California Trucker Break Rule Preemption
06/17/2026

Ninth Cir. Upholds California Trucker Break Rule Preemption

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s decision to preempt California’s meal and rest break requirements for drivers of passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles.

Wage theft fight targets farm labor contractors
06/13/2026

Wage theft fight targets farm labor contractors

A bill targeting farmworker wage theft would raise bond requirements and tighten licensing rules for farm labor contractors, but grower groups warn it could add costs for law-abiding employers.

SCOTUS Provides Half-Baked Good News for California Employers Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements
06/11/2026

SCOTUS Provides Half-Baked Good News for California Employers Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements

For the fourth time in seven years, SCOTUS issued a narrow but unanimous opinion reiterating that the transportation worker’s exemption to compelling...

California’s unemployment insurance morass will become the next governor’s problem
06/10/2026

California’s unemployment insurance morass will become the next governor’s problem

California's payroll taxes aren’t keeping up with benefit payouts. The unemployment insurance fund will be $22 billion in the hole by year's end, the state says.

A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
06/10/2026

A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?

The California trades unions and the carpenters union are at odds again over a minimum wage provision in a housing bill.

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