After successfully serving Northern California for 15 years under the banner of Shimoda Law Corp., the firm changed its name in honor of co-partner, and experienced litigator, Justin P. Rodriguez. The name change coincides with the firm’s branching out into Utah to...
On behalf of Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC
Fired Without Warning: Is That Wrongful Termination?
You arrive at work, clock in, and start your day. Not long afterward, Human Resources calls you into their office. It's your worst fear realized: your employer is firing you without warning. California is an "at-will" employment state, meaning an employer may fire an...
Experienced Employment Law Firm Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Attorneys at Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC reaffirm commitment to California employees wronged by employers. Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, an employment law firm headquartered in Elk Grove, Calif., celebrates 15 years of representing clients in the Sacramento metro area,...
Shimoda Law Volunteers on Executive Committee Of Sacramento County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section
At the end of December 2019, Ms. Berzin was selected for a three-year term as an executive committee member for the Sacramento County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section, commencing in January 2020. In 2021, Ms. Berzin served as Co-Chair of the section. The...
California Paid Sick Leave Law: What are Workers Entitled to?
California employment laws enacted in 2015 require all employers to provide sick leave to employees regardless of the company's size. Sick leave is a paid or unpaid employee benefit allowing workers to take time off to care for themselves or their families. The...
California Statute of Limitations for Employment Claims
California employment law statute of limitations vary depending on your claim. Statute of limitations refers to how long after an incident you have to file a lawsuit. At Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, we represent clients with claims spanning wage and hour,...
Top Rated Employment Law Firm in the Greater Sacramento Area
Google lists us as a top employment law firm in the Sacramento Region. We are proud of the ranking we have achieved and even more proud of all the positive reviews our clients have written. While we appreciate the recognition, we are unwavering in our commitment to...
Why does PAGA matter?
In 2004, the California Legislature passed an important piece of legislation. California realized that it did not have the resources to enforce its precious Labor Laws and that the Labor Commissioner office was understaffed and underfunded. It decided to deputize...
Are you facing age discrimination at your job?
Most of our readers in California are probably familiar with many of the different types of discrimination that can occur in workplaces, such as discrimination based on race, gender or even disability. However, age discrimination is sometimes less well known, perhaps...
Were you wrongly denied reasonable accommodation under the ADA?
Discrimination is rampant throughout nearly all fields of employment. This means that workers are often subjected to behavior that isn’t only demeaning and embarrassing, but also harmful to their career and their finances. They may miss a job opportunity, be passed...