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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 .

A hollow victory for a California car wash owner
10/16/2026

A hollow victory for a California car wash owner

A hearing officer dismissed the $249,007 wage citation against Christopher McKenna's Hermosa Beach car wash, finding the California Labor Commissioner failed to prove a single violation. The win came too late. Before any hearing, a deputy labor commissioner's demand on the business's surety bond for...

New California law raises farmworker minimum wage to $19.75 an hour
10/15/2026

New California law raises farmworker minimum wage to $19.75 an hour

California farmworkers employed through the federal H-2A guest worker program, along with local employees performing the same work, will see a wage increase under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California Governor Signs Array of Employment Bills, Vetoes Menopause Protected Category Bill
10/14/2026

California Governor Signs Array of Employment Bills, Vetoes Menopause Protected Category Bill

Since late June 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law more than twenty employment-related bills that will affect employer operations in California, covering topics such as workplace artificial intelligence and surveillance, discrimination protections, leave expansions, agricultural labor s...

Santa Clara County Sues Restaurant Owners Under New Wage-Theft Law
10/13/2026

Santa Clara County Sues Restaurant Owners Under New Wage-Theft Law

The lawsuit on Tuesday against a local restaurant employer is one of the first under a state law that went into effect this year, according to county officials.

On AI, Newsom gives labor most of what it demanded
10/12/2026

On AI, Newsom gives labor most of what it demanded

The governor signed AI regulations to limit how workers can be terminated, overridden, or surveilled by the technology.

Lyft to pay $272 million in record-breaking settlement over drivers’ compensation
10/09/2026

Lyft to pay $272 million in record-breaking settlement over drivers’ compensation

Thousands of Lyft drivers will be eligible to get paid for lost wages and benefits from 2016 to 2020, when they would have been considered employees under California labor law.

California SB 574: First Law in Nation Governing AI Use by Attorneys
10/08/2026

California SB 574: First Law in Nation Governing AI Use by Attorneys

Learn how California SB 574 impacts attorney use of AI, including disclosure duties, compliance, and ethics.

Senate approves Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department
10/07/2026

Senate approves Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department

The Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Labor. The vote was one of the final orders of business that senators worked on Wednesday before leaving Washington to focus on the midterm elections.

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For CA Employees?
10/06/2026

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For CA Employees?

A California congressman is renewing his push to change the 40-hour workweek as AI and automation transform American workplaces.

Workplace Blackmail Involving ICE Continues; Can Your Boss Really Do That? What US Labor Law Says
10/05/2026

Workplace Blackmail Involving ICE Continues; Can Your Boss Really Do That? What US Labor Law Says

US employers threaten Latino workers with ICE to dodge wages. What the law says and what protections exist in 2026.

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