CAN I GET FIRED FOR MY AGE?
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WHAT EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DISABILITIES
Most folks associate “disability” with severely debilitating catastrophic physical injuries. When they hear the word “disability” they immediately think of a someone in a wheelchair, on crutches, or with a cast. They are perplexed when they see a person who looks perfectly fine from the outside walk out of a car with a disabled placard….
3 REASONS TO GET A TERMINATION LETTER WHEN GETTING FIRED
Picture this: Your boss unexpectedly calls you into a meeting. You are wondering what’s wrong. You walk over to your boss’ office and are surprised to see that the company’s HR person is also there. Then like a ton of bricks it hits you: Out of nowhere, you are told that you are being fired…
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION
Being pregnant is a time of joy for most people. Most expecting moms think of what gender their new baby will be; what they are going to name them; what to buy to get the nursery ready; and put together a birth plan. Expecting moms may also deal with some of the natural symptoms of the…
DO I HAVE A “WRONGFUL TERMINATION” CASE?
For most folks getting fired from a job is a devastating experience. Once the initial shock wears off, and the dust settles the terminated employee often tries to figure out what just happened. It is not uncommon for folks to spend hours recounting their steps, recalling and analyzing events, and assessing their employer’s handling of…
3 THINGS TO AVOID DOING AFTER BEING FIRED
Read moreWORKPLACE RETALIATION AND THE LAW
The dictionary defines “retaliation” as “the act of doing someone harm in return for actual or perceived injuries or wrongs; an instance of reprisal, requital, or revenge.” Although retaliation is intangible most folks immediately sense it when it happens to them. The same is true in the workplace. When a supervisor or coworker tries to…
SHOW ME THE MONEY—HOW THE FAIR PAY ACT AFFECTS YOU
For a long time, it was unthinkable to ask a co-worker how much he was making, or to ask your boss to give you a raise because your co-worker was making more money. Indeed, raising the topic of pay in the workplace was viewed to be distasteful and off-limits. This has all changed in the…
NEW LAWS FOR THE NEW YEAR
While most of us are starting to think about how we are going celebrate the New Year, few of us give much thought to how the laws will change come the New Year. Since many of these changes will be significant, it is important to keep them in mind. Some of the key changes that…
“INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR” OR “EMPLOYEE”? IN CALIFORNIA THE ANSWER CAN BE AS EASY AS “ABC”
Have you ever wondered why two people can be doing the exact same job but one of them is classified as an “employee” while the other an “independent contractor”? The answer is simple: A workforce comprised of independent contractors is far less expensive for the employer. Businesses are required to make certain expenditures for employees…
3 REASONS WHY EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD AVOID ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
Read more7 Steps to Prepare for a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
Losing a job is considered one of the most stressful situations a person can experience. After all, without consistent employment, your financial situation and quality of life may suddenly be in jeopardy. Unfortunately, most employment in California is at-will, meaning that an employer has the right to fire an employee at any time for any…
New Law Levels Playing Field for Job Applicants
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Read moreI Am Tired of Being Mistreated at Work: Can I Quit Then Sue?
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Read moreTo Complain or Not to Complain – That Is the Question
I frequently receive calls from employees who are being harassed by their supervisors, and simply do not know what to do. Often times these victims of workplace abuse fear that if they go above their boss, and complain to someone higher up the chain of command or perhaps to someone in HR, their boss will…