We are pleased to report a very successful 3 days at the California Applicant’ Attorney’s Association meeting in Las Vegas. We were, once again, the ONLY California employment law firmRead MoreIndustrial Injuries
How to Proceed as a Public Employee
We are proud to have represented numerous public employees throughout California. As with unionized employees, there are a number of jurisdictional hurdles to get through to make sure you haveRead MoreHow to Proceed as a Public Employee
Workplace Discrimination Under Title VII Made Tougher by Two US Supreme Court Decisions
Yesterday the US Supreme Court rendered its decision in Vance vs. Ball State University. In a nutshell, this decision held that an employer can only be liable for a co-workers’Read MoreWorkplace Discrimination Under Title VII Made Tougher by Two US Supreme Court Decisions
Has your employer subjected you to emotional distress at work?
From the common law, and fully recognized in California, is a cause of action called “Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress”. It is a rare lawsuit brought on behalf of ourRead MoreHas your employer subjected you to emotional distress at work?
Retaliation for Complaining About Sexual Harassment
A recent case (Westendorf vs. West Coast Contractors of Nevada, 2013 DJDAR 4258) highlights for us once again the importance of complaining to responsible corporate officials such as Human ResourcesRead MoreRetaliation for Complaining About Sexual Harassment
Do I have to give my employer my health care information which is private?
California’s Government Code provides that leave up to 12 weeks must be given if an employee satisfies just two conditions: 1) That the company has 50 employees within 75 milesRead MoreDo I have to give my employer my health care information which is private?
Can I win punitive damages from my California Employer?
Punitive damages are controlled by California Civil Code Section 3294 and 3295. In seeking these damages, the “bad act” must be engaged in or ratified by an officer, director orRead MoreCan I win punitive damages from my California Employer?
Do damages have to be the same for each employee in California Class Actions?
A recent California decision clarifies the law on whether a class may be certified when damages are different for each member of the class. In some ways, it was surprisingRead MoreDo damages have to be the same for each employee in California Class Actions?