You have probably heard the term “whistleblower” as is often used in news stories to describe someone who reported illegal or unethical behavior within a public or private organization. One of the most famous whistleblowers was known as “Deep Throat,” or former FBI Associate Director W. Mark Felt, who provided information to reporters on President Nixon’s connection to the break […]

We are facing a global pandemic, as well as a national emergency. Across the world, hundreds of thousands of people have gotten seriously ill from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) — and thousands have died. In the United States, this pandemic has seriously impacted the economy, with many businesses forced to close their doors for the duration.

Unemployment insurance is an important program that is designed to ensure that Californians who are unemployed or underemployed maintain financial stability. Employers pay into the system, and then employees who meet the eligibility requirements can file a claim if they are fired for no fault of their own. In theory, employers should not contest valid

In California, there are a range of laws that employers must follow when it comes to their employees. This includes laws about paying employees for their hours worked, safety rules, and more. If employers violate these rules, then they may be liable for civil (and in some cases, criminal) penalties. In 2004, California enacted a

Sexual harassment can take many forms in a modern workplace. Co-workers may make sexually explicit comments or send lewd text messages to a colleague, which can create a hostile work environment. In some situations, a supervisor may even make promises or threats about an employee’s job if they don’t comply with their sexual advances.  This is

In California, most employees are at-will. This means that employees are free to leave their jobs at any time, and employers can fire workers for any reason, or no reason at all — unless that reason is illegal. Unfortunately, employees across California are often fired for illegal reasons. This is also referred to as wrongful

Millions of Americans with disabilities have jobs. Even if you do not presently have a disability, there is a good chance that you will develop one in your lifetime. According to a report from the Social Security Administration (SSA), more than 1 in 4 of 20-year-olds can expect to be out of work for at

Many people have experienced a bad job, or had a terrible boss and have wanted to hire an attorney to help them win their case. Yet even if your work situation is pretty awful, you may not be able to file a lawsuit against your company. Under both federal and California state law, only some

No matter what your age is, you may feel as though you have faced discrimination at work because of it. Perhaps you are under the age of 25, and your co-workers make jokes about your youth. Or you might be over the age of 40, and you find yourself being marginalized in favor of younger workers. While both