You know that your employer is doing something illegal. Now, you have to decide what you are going to do about that knowledge. You might be at a loss for…
We have discussed a variety of issues related to employees filing complaints against employers. In almost every case, we have mentioned that employers can’t retaliate against employees who file valid…
In California, there may be a legitimate cause for termination for employees. However, by that same token, there are cases where an employee is let go and that termination is…
The former director of community relations for the Golden State Warriors is suing one of the team’s players for alleged harassment. She has also named two co-executive chairmen, a general…
The Department of Labor supports whistleblowers and offers specific protections for them in many industries. The main act that provides this protection is the Occupational Safety and Health Act, but…
One of the main reasons California employees do not speak up about harassment, discrimination or other misconduct in the workplace is fear of retaliatory actions. This is where an employee…
Most California employers understand that overall productivity and profitability in the workplace tends to soar when workers are in safe environments, offered competitive wages and treated fairly in the workplace.…
When you bring problems that occur in the workplace to your employer’s attention, you expect that your concerns will be heard and acknowledged. Unfortunately, as one man from Vacaville discovered,…
If you report to your supervisor or employer that you have been discriminated against or sexually harassed, then the employer is not allowed to retaliate against you. Retaliation includes activities…
Getting terminated from your job can create a great financial strain on your life. If you feel that the reason you were fired was not legitimate, you may be entitled…