The chances are good that someone with a hearing loss will apply to work at your business at some point. In fact, about forty-eight million people across the country are deaf or hard of hearing. If you are unfamiliar with the kinds of accommodations that will allow...
It's Time To Level The Playing Field
Year: 2020
Employees use class action lawsuits to obtain fair wages
It can be frustrating to deal with unfair treatment or other injustices in the workplace. In some cases, it may even be physically or emotionally dangerous when the workplace environment is hostile. One common illegal practice of California employers involves unfair...
Did you lose your job in an act of retaliation?
Chances are you knew the risks when you decided to report wrongdoing on the job, or maybe you just wanted to make a positive change in your workplace. Whether you discovered some violation of employment law, safety protocol, environmental regulations or other...
Are you facing whistleblower retaliation?
Growing up, many people learn that no one likes a tattle-tale. A tattle-tale often simply wants to get someone else in trouble. However, there are times when reporting bad behavior is the most appropriate course of action. This is not always an easy decision,...
Is your boss offering a fair severance package?
If your boss is offering you a severance, it is likely because you have lost your job. On the other hand, you may be hearing rumors about staff reductions and wondering how to get a fair severance if your job is on the chopping block. In this uncertain economic...
Are you ready to request accommodations at work?
Whether you enjoy your job or not, it is likely important to you, either as a stepping stone or simply to pay your bills. You may be like many in California and across the country who struggle through the work day because of a disabling condition. If your condition is...
Mental illness and workplace fairness
Living with a mental health condition is something that about 44 million adults do in any given year. That’s nearly 20% of the country’s population. Sadly, it is an issue that not many people like to talk about because mental illness is still widely misunderstood and...
Does your employer steal from you by rounding down your time?
With computer technology readily accessible, many companies rely on digital timekeeping services that are accurate to the second. This helps to ensure that they have the most accurate information about when employees arrive to and leave work. It also helps prevent...
What constitutes wrongful termination in California?
Companies that employ workers in California are subject to both federal and state regulations regarding their treatment of workers. Workers have certain rights, such as the right to a safe and appropriate work environment. Workers typically also have protections...
Has your employer wrongly classified you as a contractor?
You may not care too much about whether your employer calls you an independent contractor or an employee until something goes wrong on the job. After all, employees have certain entitlements and benefits that contractors typically do not receive, but most people never...
