Under Disability Law, Knowledge Truly Is Power California is typically seen as a leader in the country when it comes to protecting individual rights. We’ve led the way on many issues, and both the federal and state governments have crafted workplace discrimination laws based on our statutes. Still, it’s important for employees to understand how […]

Whistleblower Protections: An Unfortunate Necessity We’ve increasingly seen stories about whistleblowers in the news lately. In many instances, these individuals are hailed as heroes who had the courage to speak out. However, the reality is that most similar cases never end up on the nightly news. In fact, many individuals who “blow the whistle” end

The Growth of Remote Work Has Changed Accommodations Over the past few years, the availability of remote work has increased exponentially. More people are beginning their own freelancing careers from home, and employers are increasingly allowing workers to perform their jobs at home. However, this trend raises questions regarding individuals with disabilities — along with

You shouldn’t feel like you have to tolerate sexual harassment at work. Whether you’ve been the target of offensive sexual jokes and comments or inappropriate physical touching in the workplace, you have a right to report it and expect it to stop. If it doesn’t, or if your employer terminates you after you report the

If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, you’re not alone. Orange County employment law attorneys regularly handle wrongful termination cases for clients who think they were fired for illegal or unjust reasons. Many of these types of cases fall into the same few categories, including discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract. Consider the details about

Having a child is an exciting time for many new families. However, it can also be filled with uncertainty, especially when trying to figure out your rights in the workplace. Even though the number of pregnant workers has steadily increased in the past 50 years, pregnancy discrimination and unfriendly work policies are still prevalent in

If you believe your employer wrongfully terminated you from your job, you might wonder if you can take legal action to be reinstated or get monetary compensation for your losses. While you might have a wrongful termination case to pursue, winning your case will require you to first gather evidence to prove that you were

What is a Reasonable Accommodation in Terms of Employment? According to the ADA National Network, a reasonable accommodation in terms of employment is “any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable an applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job

If you have ever experienced sexual harassment at work, it’s important to know you have rights when it comes to filing a legal claim against your employer and/or the harasser. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, there have been many positive changes to the law, especially for employees who have suffered sexual misconduct in their work