Lisa Guerin

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

Lisa Guerin is the author or co-author of several Nolo books, including The Manager's Legal Handbook, Dealing with Problem Employees, The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave, Workplace Investigations, and Create Your Own Employee Handbook.  Guerin has practiced employment law in government, public interest, and private practice, where she has represented clients at all levels of state and federal courts and in agency proceedings. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law.


Articles By Lisa Guerin

Wrongful Termination: Retaliation & Whistleblowing
If you were fired for exercising your legal rights or complaining of illegal activity, you may have a case against your employer.
How to File and Collect Unemployment Benefits in California
If you're a California worker who's been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic or for any other reason, you might be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Workplace Retaliation: What Are Your Rights?
Learn about workplace retaliation -- and what to do if it happens to you.
California Paycheck Laws
Learn whether you are paid correctly under California law.
Michigan Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Michigan law and federal law allow service dogs in most public places.
Utah Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Utah law allows services dogs to be brought to all public places except for religious buildings and private clubs.
Connecticut Laws on Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals
Connecticut law gives people with certain disabilities the right to take bring their service animals almost anywhere.
Unemployment Benefits: What If You Quit?
When you quit your job you are usually not eligible for unemployment benefits - unless you have good cause for quitting. The benefits are intended for workers who suffer an unexpected loss in income due to layoffs, or in some cases, due to being fired.
Minnesota Laws for Tipped Employees
Do you earn tips? Plenty of employees in Minnesota do, including those who wait tables, serve and mix drinks, open doors, carry luggage, clean hotel rooms, or provide other services, from moving furniture to delivering newspapers.