Two former educators at a Catholic high school, both of whom were laid off in what the school claims was an effort to cut costs, are now alleging that the school discriminated against them because they are African American. One of the educators was a classroom...
Wrongful termination cases can be proven with evidence that an employer terminated an employee because of a protected category. Consult with an experienced employment law and wrongful termination attorney to see if you have a case.
It is unlawful for an employer to fire an employee for what they do outside of work, as long as that conduct is lawful. An employee who is fired or faces other discrimination based on lawful, off-work conduct, may have an action for wrongful termination, and recover lost wages and benefits, and emotional distress damages.
The COVID-19 health crisis is having an impact on wrongful termination cases in several key ways. First, unscrupulous employers are using the current situation as an excuse to wrongfully terminate good employees for unlawful reasons, and to disguise the termination as...
Lost income, wages, and benefits may be recovered in a wrongful termination lawsuit. These are called economic damages, which is separate from emotional distress damages that may also be recovered. The amount of the economic recovery depends on how much money is lost....
Finding a job with a disability can be challenging enough. Employers often engage in discriminatory practices that can put these applicants at a disadvantage. Yet, even after a disabled individual secures employment, or he or she becomes disabled after getting a job,...
Though there are different types of sexual harassment recognized by the law, it is important for victims to keep in mind that they do not have to tolerate any sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited and it is useful for...
California provides broad protection to employees with a physical or mental disability. Sometimes an individual's disability necessitates a temporary leave of absence. If the employee and employer meet certain criteria, the employer is not permitted to fire the...
Beginning or expanding a family is often a goal for individuals and couples in California. Thus, employees will often have to take time away from work to welcome the birth or adoption of a child. Federal and state laws protect an employee’s job when they are eligible...
Many people in the Woodland Hills area work for large corporations. Employee loyalty can lead some people to stay with one employer for decades, and these employees deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace. Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace is an...