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

While a lot of progress has been made, it is a sad reality that workplace discrimination and harassment continue to be prevalent in a lot of work environments. Local, state and federal anti-discrimination laws exist to protect every worker, affording them the legal protection against discriminatory or harassing treatment in the workplace. Even with such

Can I Be Fired for Refusing Overtime Work? For many employees, overtime work is great way to pick up a few extra shifts and may be a financial lifesaver. However, sometimes working the extra hours is not worth the extra cash, and in most cases employees are unable to do to other commitments outside of

Senate Bill 331 (SB 331), recently signed by Governor Newsom, will now give employees throughout California even greater protections when it comes to settlement agreements, separation agreements, and other types of workplace contracts. As a result of the enactment of this law, workers throughout California may hopefully experience less discrimination and harassment, and now be

Senate Approves New Workplace Sexual Misconduct Law Soon enough employers will be forbidden from enforcing arbitration agreements in cases involving sexual misconduct, and instead allow these victims to now seek justice in a court of law. Recent legislation, that was originally introduced in late 2017 as a result of the #MeToo movement and other social movements, has

If you are being treated unfairly at work, you may have wondered whether you have any legal recourse. The answer to that question depends on a number of factors – including whether you are a member of a protected class. What exactly is a protected class? Put simply, protected classes are groups of people that

Can My Employer Change My Job Description? When you are hired by a company, it is typically to do a specific job based on your skills and experience. The big question then is: what happens if your employer changes your job description? Are you required to perform different job duties than what you were hired