3 Excuses an Employer Might Make When They Are Accused of Battery and/or Sexual Harassment The word “battery” is a word you would normally hear while watching your favorite crime…
3 Basic Points About Employee Rights You Need To Know Have you ever wondered what would happen if you lost your job because you were in an accident and…
Before protective laws were enacted through Congress, workers couldn’t feel confident in reporting malfeasance throughout the workplace due to backlash and ostracization by superiors. Those employees who were…
Many employees face discrimination. The ADA, ADEA, Title VII Civil Rights Act and OSHA’ s whistleblower laws help females, minorities, disabled or mentally challenged employees either get and keep their…
The American Disability Act (ADA) has increased the probability that disabled workers can be included in the workforce. No longer can businesses choose to not hire a job applicant because…
Every employee is entitled to a safe and conducive working place as provided by the Statutes of land. Similarly, OSHA'S Act of 1970 provided for the employee protection which…
The year is 1991. My mother has been recently promoted to branch secretary for a federal government agency. A few years after she started working at the agency, her…
This day in age, it is hard to believe that being accepted to college, hired at a job, or being generally accepted in the community used to be solely…
How to deal with sexual harassment outside of the workplace? It is well-settled law in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act as well as the California Government Code…
1- At the Federal and State level, discrimination against employees with disabilities is prohibited by law. Under the Federal law, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) prohibits discriminatory actions…
The direct effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have been obvious since the time it was passed, but the indirect effects the Act has had on workers of…
What are my rights as an employee to practice my faith and can my employer impose their religious values on their employees? One of the most significant rights we have…
As a law office, we often receive calls about supervisors and other coworkers bullying employees. Often times, employees want to know if they are able to file a lawsuit for…
Are you feeling uncomfortable at your workplace because you’re being talked to, treated, or touched in an inappropriate way and you want to know if the actions or words being…
Are you currently receiving treatment for a medical condition and worried about losing your job? Are you wondering if your employer can fire you for taking days off to care…
Have you been injured on the job? Are you currently on leave for a workers’ compensation claim and want to know your rights about returning to work? Below is some…
Are you a victim of domestic violence or currently breaking off from an abusive relationship from someone you were previously dating? Is your employer giving you grievance for taking time…
Does your job require you to work more than eight hours a day? Does your job require you to work outside in the sun? Are you required to stand for…
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Obamacare and the Supreme Court Today President Barack Obama’s big health care reform law is back at the Supreme Court. Justices are expected to issue a decision in June on…
The Best Place to Get a Job in 2015 If you hope to get a job in the next three months, where in the US will you find the most…
What are the Top Court Cases of All Time? The law is an ever-evolving entity in a symbiotic relationship with its citizens; it shapes us, and we shape it. Here…
A Saudi Arabian court on Monday sentenced three lawyers to up to eight years in jail for sending tweets critical of the government. The tweets were directed against the Justice…
Looking for the Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015? Some people choose careers because its what they love, while others choose careers based on pay. We all know this…
Employment Law Part 1 This is a three part series covering employment law. Part 1 covers sexual harassment in or outside the workplace, and employment discrimination. Both of these topics…
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment in the workplace is no joke. It is, in fact, illegal. It’s against the law to harass an employee, fellow employee, a job…
The Basics of Wrongful Termination Settlements Wrongful termination settlements is said to have occurred when an employer has fired/laid off an employee in direct violation of their existing legal rights.…
Orange County Employee Benefits Attorney - Get the Highest Possible Settlement Unfortunately, sickness or injury can strike anyone at any time. Fortunately, there are a number of laws which protect…
Are English-Only Policies in the Workplace legal? Although English is the language spoken by most people in the United States, many people in the United States speak languages other than…
It is common knowledge that sexual harassment in the workplace is an unlawful matter. What is not common knowledge, however, are the types of acts that in this day and…
Pre-Employment Screening and how its can violate your rights! With the job market being at one of its worst states ever in American history, the number of people looking for…
The restaurant hospitality industry houses employees who rely primarily on tips and gratuities as their primary source of income."Gratuity" is defined in the Labor Code as a tip, gratuity, or…
Workplace violence is the violence or threat of violence against workers. It can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide. The Occupational Safety and Health Act…
A good number of people have no idea what breaks they are entitled to take after working a certain amount of hours. Many people currently work long hours during the…
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Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy. Although employees in the State of California are generally presumed to be at will and therefore may be terminated at any time, without…
As an employee with a recognized disability, you have the right not only to a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination, but also have a right…
Employees who are terminated unexpectedly and without any reason given by the employer, may feel that they have been the victim of a wrongful termination. This type of situation can…
In California, which is an at-will employment state, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, no reason or even the wrong reason. For instance, if an employer does…
Sexual harassment can take a variety of forms and is not always based upon overtly sexual conduct. Most people recognize that sexual advances by a coworker or supervisor, and sexually…
Wrongfully terminated for no reason at all, or for a reason that you feel is unjust? In California, if you are a non-exempt employee you must be provided an opportunity…
Harassment in the workplace can be disruptive and cause a great deal of stress. It is important to know your rights, and understand the types of harassment that your employer…
How long do I get to take off of work for pregnancy leave? This is a complicated question and employers and employees often get it wrong. When there is a…
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