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You should never have to choose between keeping your job and dealing with sexual harassment. In California, employees who are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace have the right to file a claim or lawsuit against their employer as long as the incident occurred within the statute of limitations (the time period in which […]

Cost-saving employment actions are often perplexing due to the usage of interchangeable words that have different meanings. These varying interpretations can lead to potential confusion when making workplace decisions. As an employee, knowing the difference between a furlough and a layoff can help you understand your rights in the workplace. Below is an overview of […]

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 […]

When it comes to employment law, the terms discrimination and harassment often get used interchangeably. Both of these are forms of illegal and unacceptable workplace behavior, but they are actually two separate acts. As such, they are handled differently and have different legal ramifications. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between discrimination and harassment. As […]

Retaliation can leave its victims facing financial losses, emotional distress, and other hardships. In this article, you will learn what employer retaliation is, the different forms it can take, and the steps you can take to protect yourself if you believe your rights have been violated. What is Employer Retaliation? Employer retaliation is a form of illegal […]

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 […]