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To prove workplace sexual harassment in California, you must demonstrate that unwelcome conduct based on sex was severe or pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment, and that your employer knew or should have known about the harassment yet failed to take appropriate action. This requires assembling concrete evidence including written communications, witness statements, detailed incident […]

Can I Sue Without a Right to Sue Letter? If you wonder Can I sue without a Right to Sue letter, the short answer is usually no — you generally cannot file a federal discrimination lawsuit without first receiving a Notice of Right to Sue letter from the EEOC. However, there are important exceptions and […]

A right-to-sue letter from the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is a mandatory legal document that authorizes you to file a discrimination lawsuit against your employer in state court. The CRD issues this letter either after completing their investigation of your complaint or immediately upon your request, allowing you to bypass the agency’s investigation process […]

Proving workplace retaliation in California requires establishing three key elements: you engaged in legally protected activity, your employer took adverse action against you, and there’s a causal connection between your protected conduct and their punitive response. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal laws, employers cannot retaliate against workers who oppose discrimination, […]

The EEOC does not automatically issue a right to sue letter in every case, but California workers can typically obtain one either after the agency completes its investigation or by requesting one after 180 days from filing their charge. A common question is: Does the EEOC always issue a right to sue letter? The timing […]

A Right to Sue letter is an official document issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or California Civil Rights Department (CRD) that legally authorizes you to file a discrimination or harassment lawsuit against your employer in court. This letter serves as proof that you’ve completed the mandatory administrative complaint process before pursuing litigation. […]

An EEOC right to sue letter is your official authorization to file a federal discrimination lawsuit against your employer after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has processed your workplace discrimination charge. This critical document serves as proof that you’ve completed the required administrative steps under federal employment laws before pursuing litigation. California workers face unique […]

Are you looking for the best employment attorney in Los Angeles to protect your rights at work? Choosing the right lawyer can mean the difference between walking away with justice—or walking away with nothing. In this article, you’ll find a curated list of respected trial lawyers in Los Angeles, each with unique strengths. By the […]

What is an Employment Lawyer? There are two main types of employment attorneys: one type who works with plaintiffs or employees (e.g. an employment discrimination attorney, employment rights attorney or federal employment attorney), and another type representing defendants or employers ( otherwise known as management attorneys). Most employment attorneys specialize in either working for employers or […]

California Layoff Notice Requirements An employer is not legally obligated to employ a worker, nor to rehire an individual into another position in the company. Your employer is well within their rights to let go of their employees when financial times get hard. However, employers may be obligated to provide advance notice of a layoff […]