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Losing a job can be a tough experience, but a severance agreement can help ease the financial burden and provide a bridge to your next opportunity. Unfortunately, not all employers fulfill their obligation to pay severance, which can leave employees feeling uncertain and frustrated. This can be especially challenging for those who rely on the severance pay […]

Did you know that there are 1.35 million lawyers in the United States? And this number is continually increasing yearly. With millions of lawyers in the US, choosing the right employment lawyer for your case can be a daunting task. Remember, there is no lawyer that is perfect for every case and/or every client. In […]

Have you been the victim of age discrimination in the workplace? Whether the age discrimination eventually led to your termination or you are still putting up with the unjust treatment due to your age day after day, you must explore your options. Depending on the circumstance, you might have grounds to take action against your […]

Unlawful firing of an employee is an action where an employer terminates the employment of an employee without good cause. Another name for unlawful firing is wrongful termination. California employees are legally protected from unlawful firing by both state and federal laws. In some cases, staff may get fired inappropriately for little or no reason at […]

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 […]