In today’s work climate, employers must be careful to treat employees with the dignity, respect, and fairness they deserve. If you’ve been subjected to a labor & employment violation — such as discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, or sexual harassment — then you may be entitled to significant damages. We encourage you to learn more about these issues. When you’re ready to speak to an attorney, contact us to schedule a free consultation.
In the American workplace, you have a right to complain about unlawful or illegal activity, without dealing with retaliation in the workplace from your boss. Unlawful or illegal activities include: harassment and discrimination. That’s right. Your employer cannot do anything about […]
Workplace retaliation takes many forms, and knowing what examples of retaliation at work looks like can help you identify these types of scenarios, report suspicious behaviors, and protect yourself legally. The law, both state and federal, protects employees against harassment, […]
This article covers: What does SOGI Stand for, Exactly? | Coverage for Employees | Coverage for Employers | How to File a Workplace Discrimination Claim | Timelines for Filing a Discrimination Charge | Find a Workplace Discrimination Lawyer to Help in Your […]
The pandemic has lasted for more than two years, but with medical advances and new variants reducing the severity of Covid-19 illness, employers have started to take the virus less seriously. Employees are increasingly realizing that they could face wrongful termination […]
Getting hurt at work or suffering a work-related illness or repetitive use injury is serious business. You know it is, and your employer should see it that way too. In fact, the law instructs them to do so by setting […]
All employees in America have the right to do their job in a safe environment, free from unfair treatment at work. Unfortunately, not all employers live up to this expectation. Instead of providing equal treatment in the workplace, employers often disrespect […]
To the working public, the gender discrimination definition is different compared to that of the courts. After all, discriminatory acts are easy to recognize in the workplace, right? Not necessarily. Gender Discrimination Laws Regardless of occupation, we all want to […]
As Americans spend most of their time at work, there are several laws that protect employees from a hostile work environment and hostility in the workplace. Thankfully, lawmakers agree the workplace should be a place where employees feel safe and […]
The short answer is: yes in California. If you’re an hourly or non-exempt employee in California, the Supreme Court has ruled that workers must be paid for time spent completing tasks like locking up after work. The California Supreme Court says that […]
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that disrupts the workplace. When sexual harassment occurs, the harasser’s conduct must be unwelcomed, otherwise it […]
The term “sexual harassment” has been widely overused and abused – so much so that it’s unclear what actually constitutes sexual harassment and what doesn’t. Aside from talking to a sexual harassment lawyer, one way to understand sexual harassment is […]
Posting on a social media account may seem like a safe place to share your opinion, but depending on the topics you post about, there could be consequences for your statements. Some posts could even lead to you getting fired […]
