Category: Firm News
Few professional occurrences have the potential to be as stressful as termination of employment. After all, you likely need a steady income to support both yourself and your family. If you live in California, though, you should not have to worry about your employer not paying you immediately. For many, job changes are part of life. In […]
There are various reasons why growing older can be difficult, whether someone struggles with physical limitations and health problems or they are unable to pursue certain dreams. However, one’s age can be especially concerning when it comes to their job, especially if they are treated unfairly in the workplace. Regrettably, many hard-working people who are […]
The government has established rules and regulations to protect the workforce against unfair treatment such as sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation. There are classes of employees that the government aims to protect from abuse at the hands of an employer. Pregnancy is a part of life that many women experience at various stages and […]
As a California worker, you likely already know that if you report company misdeeds to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your employer cannot retaliate against you in any manner. The 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VII, grants you protection against such retaliation tactics, calling them adverse employment actions. As the EEOC itself explains, adverse employment […]
It is against federal law for anyone to sexually harass employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. Federal courts recognize two different types of sexual harassment. The National Law Review notes that both should result in action on the part of […]
You have received an official diagnosis regarding your suspected PTSD, depression, anxiety or another mental health condition. Now, you worry your California employer could hold your mental health against you. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers information regarding protection surrounding harassment or discrimination linked to your mental health. Learn your rights to better understand if your […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace may be illegal, but it is a persistent problem. In fact, a recent survey shows that 81% of women are victims of sexual harassment. This is unacceptable because you should never need to deal with sexual misconduct at your job. Thankfully, you can report inappropriate behavior and take legal action to protect yourself. […]
It would be nice if you could trust people with power and prestige to always behave in accordance with the law. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. California employers may try to get away with misconduct such as illegal dumping of hazardous waste, discriminatory hiring, sexual harassment or any number of other unethical activities. […]
