Nothing can be more frustrating for an employee than to lose his or her job for no valid reason. Unfortunately, employees in California and across the United States wrongfully terminate employees on a regular basis. In these situations, employees have the right to...
Employees in California and throughout the country may be entitled to various forms of compensation or other relief if they are wrongfully terminated. For example, it may be possible for a worker to recover lost wages and expenses incurred pursuing the lawsuit against...
Employment in California is at-will, meaning that an employer may fire an employee for any reason, legitimate or not, so long as it is not discriminatory or retaliatory. A termination is discriminatory or retaliatory if it is based on a characteristic that is...
A constructive discharge occurs when an employee decides to quit a job because of hostile working conditions. Under California law, an individual must be able to show that a reasonable person would have made the same decision when pursuing a wrongful constructive...
These days, businesses and other establishments are constantly looking for ways to cut costs and save money. Unfortunately, this sometimes gives business owners and leaders enough incentive to participate in unethical activity. Unfortunately, employees who witness and...
Losing a job can be very stressful and difficult. The experience can even be downright traumatic if loss of employment resulted from a wrongful termination. In another state, a woman filed a wrongful termination claim...
When employers are called out for unethical or inappropriate behavior, they sometimes seek revenge against those who exposed them. In the state of California, harassment and retaliation in the workplace is a direct violation of...
For many full-time workers in California and across the country, employment is not only about wages, but also about the many benefits that full-time employees receive. Eligible full-time employees often receive benefits such as...
It goes without saying that losing a job can have significant financial impacts. However, when a worker is fired in retaliation, the experience can be psychologically and emotionally devastating. Employees in California who are...
One of the worst and most hurtful experiences an employee can face is harassment from a boss or superior. Employees in California have rights and should never be forced to endure harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, it seems to be happening more...
