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Can You Sue Employer for Harassment While Working From Home
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our understanding of the workplace, potentially irreversibly. Many companies that moved to remote work during the pandemic have decided to keep employees on remote work part-time or full-time, or at least give employees the option to do so. Working remotely removes much of the hassle of working in an office… Read More »
What Are Illegal Firing Practices?
California is an at-will employment state. That means that employers can fire employees for almost any reason or no reason at all. There are many special exceptions to the general rule, however. California and federal law prohibit companies from firing employees for certain, enumerated reasons. Continue reading to learn about illegal firing practices in… Read More »
How to Recognize Signs of Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation. But for many working mothers, pregnancy can bring with it not only stress but a violation of their rights. Data from the University of Massachusetts Amherst indicates that roughly 5,300 work-related pregnancy discrimination complaints are filed each year. Pregnancy Discrimination Act Under Title VII of… Read More »
What to Do in a Car Accident
If you find yourself in a car accident, it’s important to know what you should and should not do as well as what your responsibilities are. Knowing what to do after a car accident can help you be better prepared if you are filing a claim or need to seek legal representation because of… Read More »
Pregnancy Discrimination in California: Know Your Rights
Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but if you are working throughout your pregnancy it can also be a time of uncertainty. In the state of California, if you are pregnant and have chosen to continue working, it can help you to understand the laws in place designed to protect you. California’s… Read More »
Types of Workplace Retaliation in California
Unlawful retaliation in the workplace can occur in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons. California workers are protected from unlawful retaliation, whether that takes the form of termination, pay cuts, or other adverse employment actions. Retaliation is unlawful whenever it is enacted in response to an employee engaging in some… Read More »
What Do I Do if My Coworker Is Sexually Harassing Me?
In California, you have the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace. State law prohibits employers from committing acts of sexual harassment and obliges employers to take appropriate action if they learn of harassing conduct. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace by a supervisor or… Read More »
Most Common Illegal Reasons to be Fired From Work in California
California workers are protected from wrongful termination under both California and federal law. While California is an at-will state, meaning employers can fire workers for nearly any reason or no reason at all, there are a few bases for termination that are unlawful. Workers who are fired for an illegal reason can sue employers… Read More »
Who’s the Adjuster in a Workers’ Comp Case?
After an injury at work, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation coverage. Your employer and their workers’ comp insurance provider should step in to help you get the medical care you need and repay you for lost wages resulting from days missed at work. When you file for workers’ compensation, you are… Read More »
GAF Score: Why it is Important For a Psychiatric Workers’ Comp Claim
California workers’ compensation laws guarantee that workers must be protected in the event of a workplace injury. Some injuries are easier to prove than others, however. It’s easy to point to a work-related car accident and a resulting disability such as paralysis. It’s more difficult to explain a mental health condition that arose as… Read More »