You deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace and have the ability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. But if you’re reading this blog post, you probably know all too well that workplace discrimination is real and prevalent. But even if you suspect that...
Defend Your Rights At Work
Wrongful Termination
California law protects an employee’s right to disclose
The state of California has laws and guidelines regarding the language employers can include in employment contracts. Specifically, the guidelines do not let employers hide behind onboarding agreements, severance agreements and settlement agreements when acts of...
Subtle signs of workplace retaliation
Sometimes raising a concern about your workplace or coworkers is essential to maintaining a safe environment. While some companies welcome feedback and ways to support their workers, other employers may be frustrated or feel that investigating the issue is a waste of...
The detrimental effects of wrongful termination
Losing your job can derail your entire life. When your job loss is the result of a wrongful termination, the short- and long-term effects on nearly all aspects of you and your family’s life can be even worse. California is an at-will employment state, which means that...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Working while you’re pregnant can be difficult. You may not be feeling well on many of the days that you’re at work, and your energy levels might be significantly decreased. Or you may be struggling to find a job or obtain a promotion. As difficult as that may be,...
When retaliation results in job termination
Being in a work environment that is dissatisfying is not only unpleasant, it can also be illegal. If the employee takes a complaint to their superior about discriminatory comments from a co-worker or toxic and unfair treatment by a manager, retaliatory actions on the...
Am I the victim of workplace retaliation?
Getting fired or demoted at work can take a tremendous toll on employees and their families. Not only do these actions mean losing income, but they can also mean lost benefits and damage to a professional reputation. While every instance of employment termination can...