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A large percentage of wrongful terminations fall into one of two categories. They occur because of discrimination or as a form of retaliation. Technically, employees have certain rights that allow them to assert themselves when facing workplace issues. Employers...
Technically, California is an at-will employment state. Businesses can end a working relationship with an employee for no reason or even the most minor infraction. Workers also have the option of leaving their jobs at any point with little notice without risking legal...
Targeted terminations involving one specific employee are sometimes wrongful. Companies may decide to fire a worker who reports workplace safety violations or complains about sexual harassment from a supervisor. Even though the worker has clear protections under the...
California has some of the most robust employment laws in the United States. California lawmakers frequently expand on the protections enacted by federal lawmakers. California allows workers to request overtime pay in a variety of different scenarios not covered under...
Wrongful termination lawsuits often begin with an individual losing their job. Someone who gets fired after asking for medical leave or becoming a whistleblower might reasonably suspect that the company terminated them for engaging and protected workplace activities....
California labor laws exist to protect employees from illegal and wrongful workplace actions, and they are necessary because California is an at-will employment state. Suppose you are an employee working in the private sector. In that case, your employer can generally...
Using your leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act is never an easy choice. Even so, the choice is made for you because you either need to care for your own serious health condition or to care for a family member. One benefit...
Just because you are an employee in an at-will state like California does not mean your employer can terminate you illegally. People face wrongful termination all the time. It happens when an employer fires an employee for unlawful and unfair reasons. Fortunately,...
Companies should not fire their workers for reasons that violate an employee's rights. Workers should not face termination for reporting misconduct, acting as a whistleblower, fighting back against discrimination or asking for medical accommodations. Unfortunately,...
In recent years, Americans of all ages have felt compelled to take to the streets and participate in protests, marches and rallies in support of or in opposition to a cause or politician. Many of these events are largely peaceful. Some, unfortunately, turn extremely...