Category Archives: Employment Law
Were You Fired Illegally? What You Can Do?
Wrongful termination is the term for firing an employee illegally. In most cases, the employer has the complete right to fire their employees at any time, for any reason, as...
Did You Hear What Happened to This Officer?
According to a San Diego officer, his refusal to increase the number of parking tickets he wrote each day resulted in retribution from his boss. He is now suing the city for...
New Laws May Expand Discrimination Protection
As of January 1, 2016, new laws will take effect that will protect those who file a request for accommodation from retaliation by employers or property owners, according to recent...
Pregnant Officer Sues San Diego PD for Discrimination
An officer of the San Diego Police Department has filed suit against the agency, claiming that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy. In a recent interview, attorney Dan...
Strange Work-Related Palm Frond Accident Kills Landscaper
A man was killed when fronds from a tall palm fell on him as he attempted to trim the tree, according to recent reports. The accident occurred in the 1000...
Wrongful Termination and Employment Law
Being fired from a job is never an enjoyable process. However, it is not always a legal one either. If you have been fired, it is important to understand the...
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Expands
California has always been on the forefront in prohibiting discrimination in employment and housing. Now, it adds an additional class to be protected — military and veteran status. Special status...
Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell About Criminal Records When Applying for Jobs
It is estimated that one in four adult Californians has an arrest or conviction record. To remove the barriers to employment at a time when U.S. unemployment is more than...
California’s Family and Medical Leave Law Surpasses Its Federal Counterpart
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to expand the state’s 2002 paid family leave law to provide partial wages for employees who take time off to care for certain...
Protecting California’s Employees With Disabilities From Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws prohibiting discrimination against disabled persons in the workplace. Recently, the EEOC filed a lawsuit against the...
