Navigating workplace sexual harassment can be overwhelming. In Utah, it is a significantly prevalent yet underreported issue. As expert sexual harassment lawyers in Utah, Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, is committed to helping victims end the cycle of harassment and...
Employment Law
California Labor Code Section 1102.5: Empowering Whistleblowers Against Retaliation
Contemporary workplaces often require navigation through complex employment laws. However, the landscape has recently become a bit friendlier for those reporting on illegal activities. Now, California Labor Code Section 1102.5 reinforces whistleblower protection...
What is a Qui Tam Relator? An Insight into Whistleblowing and Protecting Government Interests
The term "Qui Tam Relator" might sound arcane, but its implications in safeguarding government programs are vast. A qui tam “relator” is the legal term for the private individual or entity who serves as a whistleblower, acting as the government's informant in cases...
UPDATE: Everlasting Gifts, Inc. v. Eckhardt, Case No. SCV0041292 (Placer)
As reported in March of 2023, Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC and the trial team of Brittany Berzin and Renald Konini successfully defended their client, Michelle Eckhardt, against false claims made by Ms. Eckhardt’s former employer, Everlasting Gifts, Inc....
How California Supreme Court Ruling Affects PAGA Claims
The California Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. case in July 2023. The state high court ruled that individual Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims are still subject to arbitration agreements, per the U.S. Supreme...
Non-Compete Agreements & Utah Employment Law
For Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, we have a simple answer when someone calls our California office asking about non-compete clauses or agreements, and it's that the California Legislature banned them. But where we see non-compete agreements affect employees is at...
How Can Arbitration Help My Employment Law Case?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can help resolve employment law cases. It involves submitting the dispute to a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator, who listens to both sides of the case and makes a binding decision. The attorneys...
How Does The Private Attorneys General Act Help Workers In California?
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in California allows employees to act as "private attorneys general" and bring lawsuits against employers who violate state labor laws. Under PAGA, workers can sue their employer on behalf of themselves and other employees who...
Migrant Worker Rights in Utah
As employees working in the State of Utah, agricultural workers have certain rights protected by federal and state law. The attorneys at Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC, are experienced in representing migrant agricultural workers, seasonal agricultural workers, and...
What’s The Difference Between Exempt & Non-Exempt Employees In California?
There are two types of employees: exempt and non-exempt, and the difference between the two is distilled in federal law, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA outlines the federal minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, and recordkeeping standards...