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What are your Rights as an Employee after Wrongful Termination?
Even though you may be yet another employee who was hired “at-will”, that does not mean that you have no legal rights. If your employer discriminates you, treated you unfairly or unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint, and potentially file...
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What Behaviors Are Inappropriate At The Workplace?
They should never have to put up with non-physical harassment either, things like comments about how a person looks or anyone asking for sexual favours. All of this behavior is inappropriate and should never happen in the workplace. Any unwanted touching,...
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At-Will Is Not An Excuse For Wrongful Termination
California is an at-will employment state. This means that an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at any time. However, some laws and regulations are in place to protect people from getting fired due to discrimination. For example, An employer...
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What Are Your Rights As A Whistleblower?
As a whistleblower, you are entitled but not limited to the following rights that protect you by federal and state law in Los Angeles: To not be wrongfully terminated or harassed at work To not be forced to quit due to a hostile and intolerable environment...
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What Are The Rights Of Employees After Wrongful Termination?
Even if you have been wrongfully terminated, you’re entitled to the below rights under California employment law. Right To Reasonable Notice Of Termination Right To Pursue Legal Action Protection Against Constructive Discharge Right To Receive Severance...
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Are You Fired As A Contract Employee?
Termination for any or no reason is often acceptable under the at-will doctrine for those who do not have a written or implied contract. There are below activities that may be grounds for ending the contract before its completion date. These include the...
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How To File A Wage And Hour Claim?
You can go through these steps to file your wage and hour claim: Contact a wage and hour dispute attorney Make sure your filing is timely and refer to the California Department of Industrial Relations to know the time frame for your claim. The attorneys...
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In Which Circumstances Is your Termination "Wrongful" Under California Law?
Have you lost your job recently? Are you sure that it was a legal firing? According to statistics, 2 out of 5 fired employees have been a victim of wrongful termination. But what exactly is “wrong” with all these firings? To find the answers, we contacted...
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Do The Victims Of Wrongful Termination Face Countless Burdens?
When you lose your job without cause, without logical reasons, it can be a crushing blow. Employers need to hold up the legal standards they agree to when running a business. If you have lost a job due to wrongful termination especially with COVID-19,...
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What Are The Qualifying Reasons For Maternity Leave?
To take maternity leave that is protected under the FMLA, certain conditions must apply. If you meet these conditions, and your employer denies your request, you may be able to file a claim for a violation of the Act. To qualify for leave under the FMLA,...
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How To Prove A Wrong Termination Case Based On Constructive Discharge?
Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys Constructive discharge occurs when your employer takes action (or declines to act) that makes your job harder to do or just plain miserable. It is often associated with a discriminatory or illegal motive. These...
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What Are The Sexual Harassment Facts?
Los Angeles sexual harassment attorneys Sexual harassment in the workplace not only affects the victim but the entire work environment. Other employees will be extremely uncomfortable and some may wonder if they could be next. The topic of sexual harassment...
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What Are The Variety of Reasons For Quitting Your Job?
Constructive discharge occurs when your employer takes action (or declines to act) that makes your job harder to do or just plain miserable. It is often associated with a discriminatory or illegal motive. You may have a variety of reasons for quitting...
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What Are The Exceptions To The WARN Act In California?
A mass layoff is defined as the firing of fifty or more employees during any 30 days due to lack of work and/or funds. The WARN Act protections apply to employers in Los Angeles and all across California as long as they have employed at least 75 employees...
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When You Have Right To Pursue Legal Action Against Your Employer?
Unless you and the employer agreed that you would not sue the employer after your termination (the agreement that is part of many employment contracts nowadays), you have a right to file a lawsuit against the employer alleging wrongful termination. The...
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How To Identify Sexual Harassment And Its Effects In The Workplace?
Every workplace can easily turn out into a hostile working environment. Whether it is because of a bad joke or someone's in a bad mood, someone usually gets criticized first, then insulted, discriminated against, and mistreated. Most people do not understand...
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What Are Three Things To Look For In Wrongful Termination?
Wrongful termination is a real issue in the workplace. So much so that there is a whole government department dedicated to it: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . There are three things to look for in wrongful termination: At-will Is Not An...
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What Qualifies As Wrongful Termination?
You must understand the definition of wrongful termination to determine if you should pursue further action against the company. You have a legal agreement between you and your employer that protects you from being fired without good reason. You spoke...
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Which Points Of “Assembly Bill 5” Affect Employment Law?
When an employer uses an independent contractor or freelancer, they can get away with not paying things like unemployment insurance, minimum wage, overtime, benefits, and more. The bill codified into law a recent state Supreme Court decision that better...
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When Should You Contact an Elder Abuse Lawyer?
Elder abuse and neglect are abhorrent and will fight to secure compensation for you and your loved one. This compensation varies, but may include: 1. Coverage of relocation expenses 2. Payment of medical bills due to abuse 3. Pain and suffering damages...
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Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated?
Sooner or later, most people will eventually lose their job. Because California is an “at-will” employment state, most employees can be terminated at any time for any or no reason. However, some laws that make it illegal for employers to terminate workers...