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Quid Pro Quo Harassment in the Workplace: What Is It?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take on many forms. These days, we often hear about “hostile environment” sexual harassment, where unwelcome sexual conduct is so severe or pervasive that it makes the workplace an inhospitable place for the victim. Quid pro quo harassment is somewhat different. It does not require the victim to… Read More »
What Is a Third-Party Harassment Claim? Is My Employer Liable?
You probably know that you have a right to be free from certain kinds of harassment at work, including sexual harassment or harassment based on your race, religion, or other protected characteristics. But what if the person committing the harassment isn’t a supervisor or co-worker? What if it’s a customer or vendor, for example?… Read More »
Does It Get Harder to Change Jobs When You Get Older?
In the dynamic employment landscape of Southern California, the challenges of job change are multifaceted, and they often intensify with age. As an employee in this region, understanding the implications of age discrimination and your rights as an older worker is crucial, especially when considering a career shift later in life. The law firm… Read More »
What Does Constructive Discharge Mean?
California’s labor and employment laws provide a lot of protections for employees to ensure fair treatment on the job. A worker who gets fired because of unlawful discrimination, illegal retaliation, or other prohibited reasons, has a claim for wrongful termination and can sue to get their job back and/or recover money damages for the… Read More »
Can I Sue for Wrongful Termination if I’m in a Union?
Understanding Your Employment Rights in Riverside, California Wrongful termination claims are a complex area of labor and employment law, particularly for unionized employees. California has many laws in place to protect workers whether they are in a union or not, but understanding how these laws apply to workers in unions versus non-union employees can… Read More »
What Should I Do if I’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated?
Being let go from your job can be financially distressing and emotionally devastating, but often there’s not a lot you can do about it. California is an “at-will” employment state, meaning employees can be fired at any time, and the employer doesn’t have to have a good reason for the termination or give any… Read More »
What to Do if Your Employer Ignores Your Harassment Claim
Harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that not only impacts your mental and emotional well-being but also disrupts your professional life. California law requires employers to take prompt and effective action against harassment complaints. However, if you find that your employer is ignoring your harassment claim, you may be wondering what steps… Read More »
What Is Wrongful Termination?
Employment relationships are generally “at-will” in California, meaning either the employer or the employee can terminate the relationship at any time for any reason, or no reason at all. However, there are significant exceptions to this rule that protect employees from being unfairly or unlawfully terminated. Below we talk about what it means to… Read More »
California Protects Workers from Employer Retaliation
The legal framework for workers in California provides numerous rights to fair pay, fair treatment, and a safe workplace, along with strong protections for employees from employer retaliation for exercising those rights. Retaliation can occur when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for exercising their legal rights, such as taking family or… Read More »
How to Prove Retaliation in the Workplace
As an employee, knowing your rights within the workplace is pivotal. For example, not only are you protected from discrimination in the workplace, but it’s illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for complaining about discrimination. In fact, you are legally protected from retaliation for exercising your rights and engaging in a wide… Read More »