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 the fame of the businesses or people involved. Whistleblower laws…
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 of privacy? What constitutes a violation of privacy? What can…
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 rights an employee may use to defend himself or herself…
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 people tend to face the most severe problems, particularly in…
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 values that we value as a nation. It is the…
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 partnership at Price Waterhouse in New York, where she was…
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 acknowledge your impairment as a disability and treats you adversely…
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. An employee may experience retaliation when he or she makes…
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 months, where in the US will you find the most…
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 its citizens; it shapes us, and we shape it. Here…
Wrongful Termination Settlements
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.…
Laws on Pre-Employment Screening
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…
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 are a non-exempt employee you must be provided an opportunity…