Employment disputes happen. It is important to seek knowledgeable legal help right away when the problem arises, especially in the case of an employer-employee dispute. You are probably seeking legal help, but feeling uncertain about the associated costs. Being fired from a job will always feel wrong, but if it’s a case of wrongful termination […]

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 […]

If you were fired and believe it was unfair, you can sue your employer by filing a lawsuit within a certain time period. This time period in which you can file a lawsuit is known as the statute of limitations. It is important to note that the statute of limitations for wrongful termination in California […]

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 […]

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. At Eldessouky Law, we understand that it can be difficult and frustrating when your rights as an employee are not respected by your employer. […]

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 […]

The term “employment lawyer” refers to an attorney who concentrates his/her practice on helping clients who have employment-related legal issues. When Does an Employee Need an Employment Lawyer? If you have an employment dispute with your employer and have suffered a significant loss of income and benefits, are facing or being subjected to workplace discrimination, harassment or employer retaliation, […]

It is completely unfair for an employee to put in the effort without receiving compensation.; employees need money to pay their bills and rent. Failure on an employer’s part to pay their employees on time is not only illegal, it can also have devastating consequences. Are you considering suing your employer for unpaid wages? Depending […]

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 […]

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 […]