Understanding employment law in California can be a bit confusing, given that California has its own very extensive employment laws in addition to the one set out by the federal government. However, it is vital that you understand how the law works in order to ensure that you are not being taken advantage of by …
When Can My Employer Legally Terminate My Employment?
Wrongful termination is difficult to prove because of the way employment is in the United States. Most of the time, you and your employer have the free will to decide when to start and end employment and can do so at any time without any reason. This is what the industry calls at-will employment. You …
What is an Adverse Employment Action?
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 …
Were You Wrongfully Terminated From Your Job?
Because California is an at-will employment state, your employer has the right to hire and fire individuals as it sees fit. However, there are instances when an employer conducts a firing in such a way that it violates state law. When this happens, the law refers to it as wrongful termination. If your employer commits …