4 cosas que debes saber sobre la ley de discriminación por embarazo en California

4 cosas que debes saber sobre la ley de discriminación por embarazo en California

¿Qué sabes sobre la discriminación durante el embarazo? Las personas con potencial de embarazo están protegidas Algunos embarazos exigen protección...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 11, 2021
What are The Benefits of PAGA?

What are The Benefits of PAGA?

What is the PAGA? Throughout the history of California, the State lacked the resources necessary to address widespread labor code...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 10, 2021
3 Derechos de los empleados que sirven en las Fuerzas Armadas/Ejército.

3 Derechos de los empleados que sirven en las Fuerzas Armadas/Ejército.

Principales derechos de los empleados que sirven en las Fuerzas Armadas/Ejército. 1. El derecho a volver a trabajar después de...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 23, 2021
3 Tipos de Acoso Sexual en el lugar de trabajo

3 Tipos de Acoso Sexual en el lugar de trabajo

¿Sabes que el acoso visual es una forma de acoso sexual en el lugar de trabajo? La Constitución de California...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 10, 2020
Are you being paid the correct wages?

Are you being paid the correct wages?

What Is The Minimum Salary in California? Employees in California have the legal right to compensation as set forth under...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 3, 2020
4 Factores considerados en la creación de un entorno de trabajo hostil

4 Factores considerados en la creación de un entorno de trabajo hostil

¿Qué se necesita para transformar un entorno de trabajo simplemente molesto en un ambiente de trabajo hostil que acosa sexualmente?...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 10, 2020
Análisis de casos de discriminación y acoso

Análisis de casos de discriminación y acoso

En agosto del 2018, una joven fue contratada para convertirse en la Gerente del Centro de Envíos de una pequeña...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 21, 2020
6 Notable ADA Cases

6 Notable ADA Cases

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was put into law in July of 1990. A civil rights law, the ADA...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 24, 2020
3 Things to Know About the Rehabilitation Act

3 Things to Know About the Rehabilitation Act

Please look at the 3 main things to know about the rehabilitation act Affirmative action is required for certain entities...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmSeptember 17, 2020
3 Things to Know About Quid Pro Quo Harassment

3 Things to Know About Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Quid Pro Quo is a Latin phrase that is used in English as a Latin phrase to refer to an exchange...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 25, 2020
History of The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

History of The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Throughout the past decades, many laws have been imposed to protect employees...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 20, 2020
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace is no Joke

Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace is no Joke

Discrimination and harassment in the workplace is no joke. While most forms of blatant discrimination are outlawed in the workforce,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 21, 2020
How The Civil Rights Act Help The Stability And The Non-Discriminatory Feeling

How The Civil Rights Act Help The Stability And The Non-Discriminatory Feeling

Civil Right Act result: More opportunity for womenMore ConfidenceGave people a voice Let start from top: Civil Rights Act prepare...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 9, 2020
Discrimination and Harassment Case Study Analysis

Discrimination and Harassment Case Study Analysis

Sexual harassment case study Case studies about discrimination in the workplace In August of 2018, a young woman was hired...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 7, 2020
Wrongful Termination in the US vs the UK

Wrongful Termination in the US vs the UK

According to the chron.com article, “Compare U.S Labor Laws & European Labor Laws” by Gary White, in 2012, there were...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 6, 2020
Different Types Of Discrimination In The Workplace

Different Types Of Discrimination In The Workplace

Discrimination in the Workplace Discrimination in the workplace can come in many forms such as Equal pay compensation Age Race...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 1, 2020
History Of Workplace Discrimination

History Of Workplace Discrimination

History of discrimination in the workplace What is the history of workplace discrimination and how to end workplace discrimination? Several...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 30, 2020
10 Common Disabilities in ADA Claims

10 Common Disabilities in ADA Claims

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace. Who might that...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 29, 2020
Does Career Discrimination Still exist?

Does Career Discrimination Still exist?

Some people might consider it a thing of the past. Others might even avoid its existence. There are always those...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 18, 2020
3 Recent California Jury Verdicts Favoring the Employee

3 Recent California Jury Verdicts Favoring the Employee

California has a reputation for being a fairly employee-friendly state, perhaps even the most employee-friendly state. Comprehensive anti-discrimination laws provide...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 16, 2020
3 Rights of Employees Who Serve in the Military

3 Rights of Employees Who Serve in the Military

Main rights of employees who serve in the military The right to re-employment after servingThe right to maintaining benefits and...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 8, 2020
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Paternity Leave

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Paternity Leave

New fathers, like new mothers, often have responsibilities that require time off from work. While maternity leave is the more...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 18, 2020
Gender and Sex Discrimination

Gender and Sex Discrimination

Things Employees Should Know About Gender and Sex Discrimination Even though gender and sex seem similar, they definitely are different....

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 17, 2020
3 Questions You Might Have About Religious Discrimination at Work

3 Questions You Might Have About Religious Discrimination at Work

Both federal and California state laws prohibit discrimination in employment practices based on religion. However, religion can sometimes be a...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 11, 2020
Leave of Absence Violations: Unexpected Modern Feminism

Leave of Absence Violations: Unexpected Modern Feminism

In this article, you’ll learn: How FMLA Established?Unintentional Benefit of FMLAFMLA produced a healthier environmentLaw protects worker's right for medical...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 26, 2020
7 Types of Time Off Work that You Might Be Entitled To

7 Types of Time Off Work that You Might Be Entitled To

California employees may be luckier than most in the United States. Aside from enjoying temperate weather and the beautiful west...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 17, 2020
How ADA Can Protect Millions of American lives

How ADA Can Protect Millions of American lives

Americans with Disabilities Act After reviewing the contents and elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I came to...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 12, 2020
How Hiring Discrimination Affect Job Applicants

How Hiring Discrimination Affect Job Applicants

Hiring Discrimination Hiring discrimination in the workplace is the impetus of fear for new applicants when applying for jobs in...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 10, 2020
How Law Protect Whistleblowers

How Law Protect Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers protection law in OSHA             Merriam-Webster defines whistle-blower as one who reveals something covert or who informs against another....

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 5, 2020
California Is Ready to Ban Race-Based Hair Discrimination

California Is Ready to Ban Race-Based Hair Discrimination

Lawmakers in California recently passed a bill that protects black employees and students from discrimination based on hairstyles like afros,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 3, 2020
3 Major Categories of Protection for Whistleblowers under OSHA

3 Major Categories of Protection for Whistleblowers under OSHA

Protection for Whistleblowers             Workers in the United States have several legal protections to ensure safety and justice for everyone....

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 30, 2020
Wrongful Termination Laws in the United States vs Italy

Wrongful Termination Laws in the United States vs Italy

Introduction Wrongful termination laws protect employees from an arbitrary discharge of discriminatory nature or firing that breaches contractually determined employment....

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 16, 2020
What Are The Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015?

What Are The Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015?

Looking for the Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015? Some people choose careers because its what they love, while...

by Anoush ShamaeiJanuary 13, 2015
Things Siri and Alexa Won’t Tell You about Discrimination

Things Siri and Alexa Won’t Tell You about Discrimination

While you can ask Siri what the weather will be or perhaps ask Alexa “what is the meaning of life?”,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 7, 2020
4 Things Employees Should Know About Harassment and Discrimination

4 Things Employees Should Know About Harassment and Discrimination

What are The 4 Things Employees Should Know About Harassment and Discrimination With all the media surrounding the recent sexual...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 30, 2019
3 Landmark Job Discrimination Cases to Know

3 Landmark Job Discrimination Cases to Know

What are famous employment discrimination cases or job discrimination cases? In many ways, employees today are in a much better...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 24, 2019
A Real Story of Job Discrimination

A Real Story of Job Discrimination

I still remember the day my older sister went to apply for her first job. She was about seventeen and...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 16, 2019
4 Types of Leave Your Employer Might Not Mention

4 Types of Leave Your Employer Might Not Mention

For some employees, time off from work is difficult to get. They try to save sick days for when they...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 9, 2019
3 Real Cases of Nonsexual Hostile Conduct that Still Qualified as Sexual Harassment

3 Real Cases of Nonsexual Hostile Conduct that Still Qualified as Sexual Harassment

A hostile working environment can be a form of sexual harassment, which is illegal sex discrimination under Title VII federally...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 3, 2019
4 Things to Know about Pregnancy Discrimination Law in California

4 Things to Know about Pregnancy Discrimination Law in California

What Do You Know About Pregnancy Discrimination? It is no secret that pregnancy, while often a blessing, can also be...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 13, 2019
3 Reasons to Get Things in Writing in Employment Law

3 Reasons to Get Things in Writing in Employment Law

Many people are excited at the prospect of a new job, and most do not predict it will lead to...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 4, 2019
7 Famous Whistleblowers Who Sought Truth and Justice

7 Famous Whistleblowers Who Sought Truth and Justice

While most whistleblower cases do not make headlines, some of them do because of the scope of wrongdoing found or...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 21, 2019
2 Ways Employers Sometimes Illegally Discriminate Against Veterans

2 Ways Employers Sometimes Illegally Discriminate Against Veterans

While individuals who serve in the military often make great sacrifices for their country, many people do not seem to...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 1, 2019
3 Illegal Ways Employers Punish You for Taking Time Off

3 Illegal Ways Employers Punish You for Taking Time Off

Can you get fired for asking for time off? Can an employer punish you for sick leave?   People usually...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmSeptember 23, 2019
4 Factors Considered in the Creation of a Hostile Work Environment

4 Factors Considered in the Creation of a Hostile Work Environment

What does it take to transform a simply annoying work environment into a sexually harassing hostile work environment? People usually...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 28, 2019
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Being Forced to Quit

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Being Forced to Quit

Can an employer force you to resign? or is it legal for an employer to force you to quit?  ...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 13, 2019
3 Examples of Invasions of Privacy in the Workplace

3 Examples of Invasions of Privacy in the Workplace

What is considered an invasion of privacy in the workplace? People usually ask: Can I sue my employer for breach...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 5, 2019
2 Challenges Veterans Might Face at Work

2 Challenges Veterans Might Face at Work

Veterans often have difficulties getting hired, in part due to widespread stereotypes and biases against them. Even when veterans get...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 29, 2019
9 Things Job Hunters With a Disability Should Know

9 Things Job Hunters With a Disability Should Know

1.  Where do my rights come from? When it comes to disability discrimination, there are a few different sources of...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 25, 2019
6 Nuances of Disability Discrimination Law in California

6 Nuances of Disability Discrimination Law in California

Under California state law, workers with a disability are protected against several forms of discrimination in employment practices. Employers subject...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 1, 2019
4 Rights Transgender Employees Have in California

4 Rights Transgender Employees Have in California

While it is often challenging for any employee navigating work life to be a member of the LGBTQ community, transgender...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 24, 2019
3 Upcoming Job Discrimination Cases with Huge Implications for LGBT Rights

3 Upcoming Job Discrimination Cases with Huge Implications for LGBT Rights

The Supreme Court will soon be deciding on a matter very personal to people who are part of, or allies...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 18, 2019
6 Reasons California Workers Should Celebrate

6 Reasons California Workers Should Celebrate

For the past few years, there have been some disappointments for workers when it comes to their rights and their...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 27, 2019
3 Examples of How “Me too” Matters in Employment Law

3 Examples of How “Me too” Matters in Employment Law

Since 2017, “me too” has become an increasingly familiar term (and hashtag), one used to spread awareness of sexual harassment...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 23, 2019
A History of Harassment in the Workplace

A History of Harassment in the Workplace

Few federal agencies are as beloved as the National Park Service (NPS).  The NPS stands for many of the core...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 6, 2019
Tips for Sex Discrimination in the Workplace

Tips for Sex Discrimination in the Workplace

There are many ways to protect employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. In 1982, Ann Hopkins applied for a...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 30, 2019
4 Ways Employment Law Addresses Sex Discrimination

4 Ways Employment Law Addresses Sex Discrimination

In 2019, especially in California, society has gravitated to a more forward-thinking attitude towards the way sex and gender is...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 22, 2019
What Is The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

What Is The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (Pub.L. 95–555) amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 15, 2019
I’ve been fired! : 3 Ways Termination Can Become ‘Wrongful Termination

I’ve been fired! : 3 Ways Termination Can Become ‘Wrongful Termination

1.  Sexual Harassment and Revenge  It’s hard enough as it is to tell your tinder date after the first meet-up...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 11, 2019
3 Ways Employment Law Measures Disability Discrimination

3 Ways Employment Law Measures Disability Discrimination

Rather than asking a question about disability discrimination and ‘if’ an individual is disabled, the laws that regulate disability discrimination...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 27, 2019
4 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy and Employment Laws

4 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy and Employment Laws

Pregnancy Leave and Employment Laws             Women should not be discouraged from pursuing their dream of having a family while...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 20, 2019
4 Things an Employee Should Know About Filing a Disability Discrimination Claim

4 Things an Employee Should Know About Filing a Disability Discrimination Claim

“You’re too slow for this job”, “people like you are lazy”, “You’re a freak”.  Americans with disabilities endure all kinds...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 11, 2019
5 Ways to Avoid Conflict When You Take a Leave of Absence

5 Ways to Avoid Conflict When You Take a Leave of Absence

How to Avoid Conflict When You Take a Leave of Absence People frequently ask: What is a good reason for...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 4, 2019
4 Steps that employers have to do to protect employees from sexual harassment

4 Steps that employers have to do to protect employees from sexual harassment

How good training can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace In the United States of America, each state has its...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 29, 2019
3 Types of Issues Employment Lawyers May Handle

3 Types of Issues Employment Lawyers May Handle

From suing a dry cleaning service for losing a pair of pants to filing for the return of a kidney,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 15, 2019
3 Ways You Didn’t Know You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work

3 Ways You Didn’t Know You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work

Setting fire to your manager’s desk in some countries may earn you a verbal warning. Well, that may be an...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 7, 2019
4 Ways You May Become a Victim of Wrongful Termination

4 Ways You May Become a Victim of Wrongful Termination

  4 Ways You May Become a Victim of Wrongful Termination Wrongful termination is where an employer fires an employee...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 18, 2018
5 Important Questions Asked about Disability Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

5 Important Questions Asked about Disability Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

  Some employees enjoy being challenged in their work while others find pleasure in doing work that doesn’t feel like...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 13, 2018
Applicants and Temporary Employees are afforded the Same Rights as Regular Employees Under FEHA

Applicants and Temporary Employees are afforded the Same Rights as Regular Employees Under FEHA

  A decrease in unemployment rates leaves job-applicants vulnerable to sexual harassment. In June 2017, California’s Employment Development Department reported...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmDecember 3, 2018
How good training can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

How good training can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

How good training can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace In the United States of America, each state has its...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 14, 2018
5 Disabilities that May Be Protected By Employment Law

5 Disabilities that May Be Protected By Employment Law

    5 Disabilities that May Be Protected By Employment Law   Disability discrimination is where an employer refuses to...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmNovember 5, 2018
4 Situations Where an Employer May Retaliate

4 Situations Where an Employer May Retaliate

4 Situations Where an Employer May Retaliate Retaliation is a type of practice that is deemed unlawful under employment laws. ...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 30, 2018
5 Employees who are Targets of Discrimination and/or Wrongful Termination

5 Employees who are Targets of Discrimination and/or Wrongful Termination

  5 Employees who are Targets of Discrimination and/or Wrongful Termination Employees in California are considered at-will employees. This means...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 22, 2018
5 Awkward Sexual Harassment Situations at Work

5 Awkward Sexual Harassment Situations at Work

Important Sexual Harassment Situations at Work Getting your dream job, let alone a job in general already comes equipped with...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 15, 2018
4 Misconceptions Employees Have About Harassment

4 Misconceptions Employees Have About Harassment

4 Misconceptions Employees Have About Harassment   Harassment remains an issue in the workplace yet many employees remain unaware of...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmOctober 10, 2018
5 Forms of Sexual Harassment You Didn’t Know About

5 Forms of Sexual Harassment You Didn’t Know About

1.  Desire does not have to be what fuels the fire Did you know that not all forms of sexual...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmSeptember 24, 2018
5 Tricky Sexual Harassment Situations

5 Tricky Sexual Harassment Situations

What are the sexual situations in the workplace? Where did all the love go? Tell me what you want Fear...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmSeptember 17, 2018
10 Signs You might be a Victim of Sexual Harassment at Work

10 Signs You might be a Victim of Sexual Harassment at Work

10 Signs someone is sexually harassing you You feel uncomfortable You are experiencing unwanted physical contact You are being treated...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 7, 2020
3 Ways You May be a Victim of the Retaliation and Constructive Discharge Hybrid

3 Ways You May be a Victim of the Retaliation and Constructive Discharge Hybrid

Do you know there are several methods by which employer retaliation and harassment may happen after the resignation or quitting?...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 5, 2020
What to do if you are sexually harassed in the workplace

What to do if you are sexually harassed in the workplace

What happens when sensual pestering becomes a mechanism for instilling fear in a victim? An employee’s fear for their personal...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 27, 2018
3 Ways You are Being Sexually Harassed and Didn’t Know

3 Ways You are Being Sexually Harassed and Didn’t Know

  Every day a Sexual Harassment Lawyer is called regarding questions about sexual harassment that took place at an employee’s...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 9, 2018
3 Ways Sexual Harassment Claims May Lead to Other Claims

3 Ways Sexual Harassment Claims May Lead to Other Claims

A Work Attorney has many types of cases that end up on their desk, but the most common is sexual...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmAugust 6, 2018
5 Basic Questions About Sexual Harassment You Thought You Knew The Answers To

5 Basic Questions About Sexual Harassment You Thought You Knew The Answers To

Now, look at the 5 basic questions about sexual harassment you thought you know the answers to, every employer should...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 20, 2018
3 Ways Sexual Harassment and Leaves of Absence Can Be Connected

3 Ways Sexual Harassment and Leaves of Absence Can Be Connected

How Sexual Harassment and Leaves of Absence Can Be Connected? Table of contents: What is a leave of absence? What...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJuly 5, 2018
5 Ways an Employer May Be Liable For Disability Discrimination

5 Ways an Employer May Be Liable For Disability Discrimination

5 Ways an Employer May Be Liable For Disability Discrimination Employment laws in America encourage employees with disabilities and their...

by Anoush ShamaeiJuly 2, 2018
How to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

How to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

How to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace Do you know how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace? Although...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJune 11, 2018
5 Ways Employers Can Discriminate Against Workers

5 Ways Employers Can Discriminate Against Workers

5 Ways Employers Can Discriminate Against Workers Employers can, unfortunately, find different ways to discriminate against their employees.  Particular classes...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 30, 2018
3 Things To Know About Taking a Leave From Work

3 Things To Know About Taking a Leave From Work

3 Things To Know About Taking a Leave From Work                 It is early in the morning, the sun has...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 22, 2018
Top 6 Tips for Hiring the Right Employment Lawyer

Top 6 Tips for Hiring the Right Employment Lawyer

Top 6 Tips For Hiring The Right Employment Lawyer Do you know what is...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 7, 2018
3 Reasons Why an Employee Needs a Discrimination Lawyer

3 Reasons Why an Employee Needs a Discrimination Lawyer

Do you know what is the 3 reasons why an employee needs a discrimination lawyer?  discrimination in the workplace is...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 30, 2018
10 Signs You Were Fired Illegally Based On Your Age

10 Signs You Were Fired Illegally Based On Your Age

Are You Fired Because Of Your Age? People usually ask Can an employer tell other employees why you were fired?...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 15, 2020
3 Issues Employees May Run Into At Work

3 Issues Employees May Run Into At Work

Employees today may come across certain issues at work that may lead to mistreatment and ultimately the loss of their...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 22, 2018
3  Forms of Sexual Harassment You Need to Know

3 Forms of Sexual Harassment You Need to Know

What is the form of sexual harassment we need to know? Gossip can be a form of sexual harassment Certain...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 12, 2018
What is Women’s Rights in the Workplace?

What is Women’s Rights in the Workplace?

Do you know What is Women's Rights in the Workplace? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMarch 2, 2018
3 Forms of Discrimination You Didn’t Know About

3 Forms of Discrimination You Didn’t Know About

                The State of California is full of employment opportunities and chances to improve your quality of life by obtaining...

by Anoush ShamaeiFebruary 26, 2018
4 Reasons Why the Law Protects Whistleblowers

4 Reasons Why the Law Protects Whistleblowers

Before protective laws were enacted through Congress, workers couldn’t feel confident in reporting malfeasance throughout the workplace due to backlash...

by Anoush ShamaeiJanuary 28, 2019
4 Reasons Why Age Discrimination Lawyers Are Necessary

4 Reasons Why Age Discrimination Lawyers Are Necessary

Why Age Discrimination Lawyers Are Necessary  Age discrimination occurs in the workplace when employees who are 40 or older are...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 20, 2018
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Medical Leave of Absence From Work

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Medical Leave of Absence From Work

Can you be demoted while on a medical leave of absence from work? People usually ask How to ask for...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 16, 2020
3 Excuses an Employer Might Make When They are Accused of Battery and/or Sexual Harassment

3 Excuses an Employer Might Make When They are Accused of Battery and/or Sexual Harassment

3 Excuses an Employer Might Make When They Are Accused of Battery and/or Sexual Harassment The word “battery” is a...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmFebruary 13, 2018
3 Basic Points About Employee Rights You Need To Know

3 Basic Points About Employee Rights You Need To Know

3 Basic Points About Employee Rights You Need To Know    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you...

by Anoush ShamaeiFebruary 7, 2018
4 Reasons Why the Law Protects Whistleblowers

4 Reasons Why the Law Protects Whistleblowers

           Before protective laws were enacted through Congress, workers couldn’t feel confident in reporting malfeasance throughout the workplace due...

by Anoush ShamaeiJanuary 31, 2018
4 Things to Know About Leaves of Absence and Wrongful Termination in 2023

4 Things to Know About Leaves of Absence and Wrongful Termination in 2023

People usually ask Can you get fired for taking a leave of absence? What is termination while on unpaid leave?...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 4, 2020
How people have fought against discrimination

How people have fought against discrimination

Many employees face discrimination. The ADA, ADEA, Title VII Civil Rights Act and OSHA’ s whistleblower laws help females, minorities,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 10, 2018
How The American Disability Act (ADA) has protected the disabled workers?

How The American Disability Act (ADA) has protected the disabled workers?

The American Disability Act (ADA) has increased the probability that disabled workers can be included in the workforce. No longer...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 9, 2018
Impacts of OSHA’S Whistle-blower Laws in Workplace

Impacts of OSHA’S Whistle-blower Laws in Workplace

  Every employee is entitled to a safe and conducive working place as provided by the Statutes of land. Similarly,...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 8, 2018
How My Mom Sued the Government and Won

How My Mom Sued the Government and Won

  The year is 1991. My mother has been recently promoted to branch secretary for a federal government agency. A...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmJanuary 8, 2018
4 Tips About Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

4 Tips About Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

  This day in age, it is hard to believe that being accepted to college, hired at a job, or...

by Anoush ShamaeiDecember 19, 2017
How to Deal With Sexual Harassment Outside of The Workplace

How to Deal With Sexual Harassment Outside of The Workplace

How to deal with sexual harassment outside of the workplace? It is well-settled law in California under the Fair Employment...

by Anoush ShamaeiDecember 13, 2017
8 Things You Need To Know About Disability Discrimination

8 Things You Need To Know About Disability Discrimination

  1- At the Federal and State level, discrimination against employees with disabilities is prohibited by law. Under the Federal...

by Anoush ShamaeiDecember 12, 2017
3 Types of Sexual Harassment at The Workplace

3 Types of Sexual Harassment at The Workplace

3 Types of Sexual Harassment at The Workplace Do you know visual harassment is a form of sexual harassment in...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 20, 2020
8 Main Disability Discrimination Questions

8 Main Disability Discrimination Questions

What are the 8 main Disability Discrimination questions and how to prove disability discrimination? Americans with disabilities are subject to all...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmMay 8, 2020
The Influence of Title VII on LGBTQ Workers

The Influence of Title VII on LGBTQ Workers

The direct effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have been obvious since the time it was passed, but...

by Anoush ShamaeiDecember 4, 2017
Religious Discrimination

Religious Discrimination

What are my rights as an employee to practice my faith and can my employer impose their religious values on...

by Anoush ShamaeiApril 14, 2017
Bullying in the workplace

Bullying in the workplace

As a law office, we often receive calls about supervisors and other coworkers bullying employees. Often times, employees want to...

by Anoush ShamaeiApril 14, 2017
What can I do if I’m being sexually harassed at work?

What can I do if I’m being sexually harassed at work?

Are you feeling uncomfortable at your workplace because you’re being talked to, treated, or touched in an inappropriate way and...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 3, 2017
What is CFRA and how can I qualify for it?

What is CFRA and how can I qualify for it?

Are you currently receiving treatment for a medical condition and worried about losing your job? Are you wondering if your...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 3, 2017
What are my employment rights after suffering a work injury?

What are my employment rights after suffering a work injury?

Have you been injured on the job?  Are you currently on leave for a workers’ compensation claim and want to...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 3, 2017
Can I get Fired for Taking Time off due to Domestic Violence?

Can I get Fired for Taking Time off due to Domestic Violence?

Are you a victim of domestic violence or currently breaking off from an abusive relationship from someone you were previously...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 3, 2017
Can my Employer Fire me if I am Pregnant?

Can my Employer Fire me if I am Pregnant?

Does your job require you to work more than eight hours a day? Does your job require you to work...

by Stevens and McMillan Law FirmApril 3, 2017
Top Qualities of a Great Lawyer

Top Qualities of a Great Lawyer

What Makes a Great Lawyer Want to get in touch with a great lawyer? Stevens and McMillan are the best...

by Heather McMillanJune 10, 2015
Obamacare

Obamacare

Obamacare and the Supreme Court Today President Barack Obama’s big health care reform law is back at the Supreme Court....

by Heather McMillanMay 26, 2015
Where to Get a Job

Where to Get a Job

The Best Place to Get a Job in 2015 If you hope to get a job in the next three...

by Heather McMillanMay 20, 2015
Top Court Cases of All Time

Top Court Cases of All Time

What are the Top Court Cases of All Time? The law is an ever-evolving entity in a symbiotic relationship with...

by Heather McMillanJanuary 20, 2015
Saudi Lawyers Sentenced To 8 Years Behind Bars For Tweeting

Saudi Lawyers Sentenced To 8 Years Behind Bars For Tweeting

A Saudi Arabian court on Monday sentenced three lawyers to up to eight years in jail for sending tweets critical...

by Heather McMillanJanuary 14, 2015
Employment Law Part 1

Employment Law Part 1

Employment Law Part 1 This is a three part series covering employment...

by Heather McMillanAugust 13, 2014
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment in the workplace is no joke. It is, in fact, illegal. It’s against...

by Heather McMillanAugust 3, 2014
Wrongful Termination Settlements

Wrongful Termination Settlements

The Basics of Wrongful Termination Settlements Wrongful termination settlements is said to have occurred when an employer has fired/laid off...

by Heather McMillanJuly 3, 2014
Orange County Employee Benefits Attorney

Orange County Employee Benefits Attorney

Orange County Employee Benefits Attorney - Get the Highest Possible Settlement Unfortunately, sickness or injury can strike anyone at any...

by Heather McMillanJune 26, 2014
English-Only Policies in the Workplace

English-Only Policies in the Workplace

Are English-Only Policies in the Workplace legal? Although English is the language spoken by most people in the United States,...

by Cindy PhamJanuary 24, 2014
Contemporary Sexual Harassment Issues

Contemporary Sexual Harassment Issues

It is common knowledge that sexual harassment in the workplace is an unlawful matter. What is not common knowledge, however,...

by Cindy PhamDecember 23, 2013
Laws on Pre-Employment Screening

Laws on Pre-Employment Screening

Pre-Employment Screening and how its can violate your rights! With the job...

by Cindy PhamNovember 19, 2013
Employment laws on Tips and Gratuity

Employment laws on Tips and Gratuity

The restaurant hospitality industry houses employees who rely primarily on tips and gratuities as their primary source of income."Gratuity" is...

by Cindy PhamNovember 19, 2013
OSHA on Workplace Violence

OSHA on Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is the violence or threat of violence against workers. It can range from threats and verbal abuse to...

by Cindy PhamAugust 26, 2013
Employment law on Breaks in the workplace

Employment law on Breaks in the workplace

A good number of people have no idea what breaks they are entitled to take after working a certain amount...

by Cindy PhamJune 24, 2013
Stevens and McMillan featured in Press Enterprise

Stevens and McMillan featured in Press Enterprise

Via PressWire: Scott Teutscher, 55 from Temecula a former Riverside Sheriff's Association official was awarded $814,750 on his claim that...

by Heather McMillanMay 6, 2013
Whistleblower Statues

Whistleblower Statues

Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy. Although employees in the State of California are generally presumed to be at...

by Heather McMillanJanuary 2, 2013
Required disability accommodations in the workplace

Required disability accommodations in the workplace

As an employee with a recognized disability, you have the right not only to a work environment that is free...

by Heather McMillanNovember 6, 2012
Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Termination

Employees who are terminated unexpectedly and without any reason given by the employer, may feel that they have been the...

by Heather McMillanNovember 5, 2012
Employment Discrimination, Protected Activity

Employment Discrimination, Protected Activity

In California, which is an at-will employment state, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, no reason or...

by Jacob BachOctober 19, 2012
Sexual Harassment In the Workplace

Sexual Harassment In the Workplace

Sexual harassment can take a variety of forms and is not always based upon overtly sexual conduct. Most people recognize...

by Dan StevensOctober 19, 2012
Wrongfully terminated for no reason?

Wrongfully terminated for no reason?

Wrongfully terminated for no reason at all, or for a reason that you feel is unjust? In California, if you...

by Dan StevensOctober 12, 2012
The Law on Harassment by a Coworker

The Law on Harassment by a Coworker

Harassment in the workplace can be disruptive and cause a great deal of stress. It is important to know your...

by Heather McMillanOctober 11, 2012
California law on Pregnancy Leave

California law on Pregnancy Leave

How long do I get to take off of work for pregnancy leave? This is a complicated question and employers...

by Dan StevensOctober 10, 2012
Free Consultation with No Recovery – No Fee (No Up-front Fees, Costs or Charges)

Free Consultation with No Recovery – No Fee (No Up-front Fees, Costs or Charges)

Having problems with a current or recent employer? Do you feel like your rights have been violated? Call NOW for...

by Heather McMillanSeptember 6, 2011