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 […]

A California labor board complaint is a process whereby employees can report their employers to a state agency for various labor law violations. The State of California has over 200 administrative agencies, of which only a small portion investigate and handle complaints of labor law violations. Employees often refer to agencies that handle workplace disputes […]

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 […]

Navigating Damages in Employment Cases: Lost Wages vs. Emotional Distress In employment law cases, damages typically fall into two categories: lost wages and emotional distress. While both types of compensation aim to address the harm caused by workplace mistreatment, it’s important to note that claimants may not always receive both forms of damages. Depending on […]

Each year, there are 2.8 million nonfatal accidents and injuries at the workplace in the US. Aside from work-related injuries, employees can get injured off the clock or develop a medical condition. Depending on the condition or injury, achieving a full recovery may not always be possible. Among those who have lasting injuries or disabilities, there’s a […]

The last place you should have to worry about harassment is at your job. Unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace is all too common. If you’re being harassed at work, you may be wondering if you can sue your employer for sexual harassment. Short of filing a lawsuit against your employer, you can also obtain a […]

Employees in California have various rights that employers must respect. Unfortunately, employers don’t always act properly. This can be more than just frustrating for employees – it can be financially damaging. When push comes to shove, you may be wonder can I sue my employer? At Eldessouky Law, we understand that it can be difficult […]

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 […]

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 […]