Holding Employers Accountable For Their Wrongful Acts
Being treated unfairly at work can leave you wondering whether your employer has crossed a legal line. Not every bad decision or difficult workplace experience amounts to discrimination. In California, unfair treatment may be illegal if it is tied to a protected...
Many employees face workplace retaliation for blowing the whistle about misconduct occurring at work. California law prohibits employers from punishing workers who speak up about unlawful treatment, but how can you navigate these state rules to save your career?...
Losing your job can be an emotional whirlwind. Beyond the financial stress, it leaves you doubting yourself. The sudden news can feel unfair, especially when your recent performance has been nothing but positive. If you feel your employer vaguely addressed the reasons...
Wrongfully terminated employees often mistakenly believe there is nothing they can do about an employer’s unfair termination because the at-will doctrine dictates that employment may be terminated at the will of either party, “for any or no reason.” This narrow and...
It is not virtuous or even commendable to suffer silently in the face of harassment, discrimination or retaliation from your employer. An employer, manager or supervisor that engages in bad behavior will likely repeat that behavior if they are not held accountable for...