In modern-day American, securing a stable job is the cornerstone of living a productive and fulfilled life. Having a job taken away as the result of retaliation is something that can psychologically and financially scar a person for the rest...
Advocating For California Employee Rights
Month: November 2018
How to emotionally handle a wrongful termination
Many people successfully sue former employers for wrongful termination. In one recent case, a Catholic school teacher in Los Angeles sued her employer for firing her for becoming pregnant and won $3 million. When you know an employer fired you wrongfully, it can...
Age discrimination is happening more and more in America
Due to the ever-changing economic environment in modern California, some businesses are doing anything and everything to stay afloat. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for business owners to take drastic measures at the expense of dedicated and hard-working employees....
Family and Medical Leave: Man allegedly fired for using benefits
For many California citizens, the main reason for obtaining full-time employment is not about the salary, but the benefits that come with a full-time job. These benefits include health insurance, paid vacations and workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is...
Whistleblowers are protected by law from retaliation
A whistleblower is a person who reports illegal or unethical activity in the workplace. In the state of California, whistleblower laws exist to protect these employees from retaliation. A former middle school principle in another state has filed a wrongful termination...
Workers file suit citing disturbing allegations of discrimination
In a perfect world, every person would be equal and receive fair treatment. Unfortunately, the world today is far from perfect and thousands of people across the country are discriminated against every single day. Treating a person differently or...