When you find out that you are pregnant, you will most likely have a variety of questions about what that means for your everyday life. One of those questions may be “How will this affect my job?” This question is a very important one and it is equally important to learn the right answers. When […]

Have you experienced poor treatment in your place of work? Were you suddenly terminated without a valid reason directly related to your work performance and/or your ability to perform your job? If so, you might have been wrongfully terminated. Depending on the details surrounding your termination, you may have grounds to take legal action against […]

Have you recently been furloughed? What now? What does “furlough” even mean? How will you get money? Will you still keep your health and life insurance? In this article, you will learn about furlough employee rights in California. What are Furloughed Employee Rights in California? The California WARN Act helps employees who lose their job […]

Going to work is not always fun or easy, but it is each employer’s legal obligation to provide their employees with a safe, harassment-free workplace. If you have reported disturbing behavior to your supervisor or human resources department in the past, and they have not corrected the harassing behavior internally, you may have a hostile […]

Anticipating the birth of their children can be one of the most exciting prospects for many women. However, many women wonder if the pregnancy puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to employment opportunities or keeping a job during the period of pregnancy. Some employers might even refuse to employ a pregnant woman or […]

If you are reading this, you are asking yourself can you be fired for medical reasons. In many states, employers can fire employees at-will if they have frequent absences from work, and most employers have attendance requirements included in their employee handbook. If the attendance criteria is clearly indicated in the employee requirements, then you […]

If you were recently fired or laid off from your job, you might be wondering if you qualify for unemployment benefits. In California, workers who lose their job involuntarily through no fault of their own may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Note: If you were unlawfully fired due to discrimination, harassment or retaliation, there […]

Do individuals who aren’t traditionally employed count as being unemployed? Do freelancers who and independent contractors count as being unemployed when they are in between gigs or laid off from their ongoing contract? It’s a million-dollar question as these hard-working individuals face the same lay off’s as those who are traditionally employed in the midst […]

When seeking advice from a California employment lawyer, it is important to be as prepared as possible in order to get the most helpful and relevant answer. Chances are if you’re meeting with an employment lawyer, you are facing a difficult situation. For most people, speaking with an attorney is not something they do often, […]

Losing your job can have a major financial and emotional impact on your life. Fortunately, you may have legal recourse. Under certain circumstances, an employee may bring a wrongful termination lawsuit against an employer. When Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination in California? You can file a wrongful termination lawsuit if your employer fired or laid you […]