If a worker in California feels they are being discriminated against or harassed at the workplace, they have the right to bring attention to their supervisor about the issue or to request help. When those claims and warnings are ignored, however, the situation can...
Year: 2019
When should I file a complaint for wrongful termination?
While any employee in California may choose to resign from a job at any time, there are only specific circumstances under which an employer may terminate you. There are certain protected activities that you cannot be fired for, and if these protections are violated,...
What are the challenges of the ADA in the digital age?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a useful piece of legislation that assists those with disabilities to be able to be a part of society without having to deal with a lot of hassle. For example, the ADA helps ensure buildings are accessible by those who use a...
What are some important points to know about wrongful termination?
It is often difficult to know if your employer did something wrong when firing you. That is because employment in California is often at-will, meaning you can quit at any time without reason and your employer can let you go at any time without reason. The only...
Injured 25-year employee awarded $5.3M over retaliation
When a large box fell on an employee and required his hospitalization, a California man working as a manager in a major courier services company suffered a spinal cord injury. After learning the full extent and long-term effects of his on-the-job accident, he had to...
What exactly is wrongful termination?
If you have been laid off or fired from your job in California, you may feel as though the situation is unfair. Is it possible, however, that your employer was actually in violation of the law when they let you go? The right to fire The State of California Department...
Jack in the Box ordered to pay $15.4 million to former employee
Employees in California have the legal right to work in an environment that is free of aggravation, irritation and prejudice. A 56-year-old supervisor fired from a Jack in the Box restaurant in San Fernando Valley brought a lawsuit against her former employer alleging...
Understanding circumstantial evidence of wrongful termination
Sometimes it is easy to tell when a California employer has fired you without legitimate cause. However, in other cases, wrongful termination is harder to prove. One of the reasons could be because the evidence of the wrongful firing is circumstantial in nature....
How to file a claim for unpaid wages in California
The state of California has some of the most employee-friendly laws in the country. If an employer failed to pay you adequate wages according to state laws or an employment contract, you may have grounds to file a wage claim in Woodland Hills. Every employer in...
What are my rights under the ADA?
Having a disability should not prevent you from finding employment and having the same job opportunities as everyone else in California. The Americans with Disabilities Act was put into place to protect you from discrimination and help ensure that you have opportunity...