In the last year, California has passed numerous laws meant to decrease the amount of employee discrimination. While most of these lean more towards preventing sexual harassment, there are a few that hope to minimize work discrimination as a whole. Certain laws make...
Year: 2018
Sexual harassment lawsuits filed by men are increasing
If you are male and believe that you have been victim to sexual harassment in the state of California, you might feel hesitant to make a claim. This could be due to different reasons; however, it is important to note that the number of men coming forward to report...
Injuries at casinos can result in liability claims
Casinos are fast-paced environments that can bring excitement, entertainment and good fortune. In order to create an entertaining premises, casinos serve alcohol on the casino floor and often use lighting creatively. While most people visiting casinos report having a...
Can I claim wrongful termination if I accepted severance pay?
When you had your employment terminated, it is likely that you were in a state of shock and perhaps panic. When such an unexpected thing happens, we may worry about our future, and especially about our finances. Therefore, when a severance pay package is offered, we...
What can I do if I was wrongfully fired as a nurse?
Being fired as a nurse can leave you in a very insecure financial situation, but it can also impede your ability to get a job afterward. Other hospitals might question the fact that you were previously fired or dismissed, and this could hurt your career options. It...
New bill enforces breastfeeding privileges
The controversies surrounding breastfeeding in the media have extended to workplaces on several occasions. While pregnancy is often the more discussed topic, some companies and businesses have had issues with their employees breastfeeding in the past, leading to some...
Were you fired for being gay in California?
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees get the feeling in the workplace that their employer or co-workers treat them differently because of their sexual orientation. This can be a very frustrating and upsetting experience and one that you might...
What is a hostile work environment?
If you believe that you were harassed at work in the state of California, it is likely that you have researched how the law works in regard to workplace harassment cases. Generally speaking, an act in the workplace is considered to be harassing behavior if it was...
How can California laws protect you from discrimination?
If you are a worker in the state of California, it is important to know more about the laws that you are protected by. While you are protected by many federal laws, there are others that are specific to California. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing...
Can I be wrongfully terminated under at-will employment?
When a person is employed at-will in the state of California, it means that there is no notice period that either employee or employer must adhere to when ending the employment relationship. This means that the terms of employment are not very secure and there will...