As one of California’s largest employee-only law firms, most of our potential clients who have discrimination claims against their California employers are surprised to find out the federal agency, EqualRead MoreFile Discrimintation Claim with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or State of California
Discrimination
Discrimination With the economy in the dumps over the past decade employers have gotten somewhat lax in their self-policing of discrimination among employees and supervisors. Banking on the fact thatRead MoreDiscrimination
Sex Harassment Rules in State and Federal Courts
Everyone pretty much understands getting unwanted sexual attention at work can form the basis for a charge of violation of the law. Most potential clients who contact us at LosRead MoreSex Harassment Rules in State and Federal Courts
Cause of Action Checklist Newly Edited for 2014
Today we are announcing the publication of our newest edition of the Causes of Action Checklist 2014. This is a major tool used by California plaintiff’s employment lawyers to makeRead MoreCause of Action Checklist Newly Edited for 2014
California Whistleblower Protection
California Whistleblower Protection Whistleblower claims have become more prevalent in California and across the nation in recent years. One of the main reasons for the increased action is that variousRead MoreCalifornia Whistleblower Protection
Retaliation for taking leave under California Family Rights Act?
Many employees are unaware of their right to take leave under the California Family Rights Act. This act is administered by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.Today’s blog willRead MoreRetaliation for taking leave under California Family Rights Act?
Wrongful Termination
WRONGFUL TERMINATION Did this happen to me? California, like many other states in the United States, is an ‘at-will’ employment state. At-will employment is a term used in U.S. laborRead MoreWrongful Termination
False Claim Act Case?
We are pleased to report a $1,7000,000 settlement of yet another case filed under the Federal False Claims Act. In this case, qui tam action on behalf of the UnitedRead MoreFalse Claim Act Case?
California Employment Law: Employer Induced me to Move
Los Angeles Employment Attorney represents the working men and women throughout the state, many of whom are offered jobs here in California (especially Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County), and whenRead MoreCalifornia Employment Law: Employer Induced me to Move
Employment Termination ordered by high level company official
California employment law recognizes the concept of “cat’s paw”. This is essentially an argument that someone made the supervisor do it, even though the supervisor did not have a directRead MoreEmployment Termination ordered by high level company official