The number of laid-off workers claiming they were discriminated against based on age continues to increase. Employers are not allowed to discriminate based on an employee’s age and a California age discrimination lawsuit in such cases. Researchers know that when the the economy suffers so do employers and there is…
Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog
In-House Alternative Dispute Resolution: Hidden Power Imbalances
According to theUnited States Department of Labor in house alternative dispute resolution can be effective but is not without its pitfalls. There are many ways to pursue employment litigation in California and it is important that employees know that alternative dispute resolution can be an imbalanced way to settle a…
California Employment Law: New new Donor Protection Act
According to an update from the National Law Review Website, a California employee who asked for time off to donate a kidney was terminated just two days before California’s new Donor Protection Act went into effect. Employers are often looking for ways to save money even if it means terminating…
Huntington Beach Pays $70,000 for Wrongful Termination of Deaf Employee
The Orange County Register reports that the City of Huntington Beach will pay approximately $70,000 to settle a library clerk’s lawsuit against the city for wrongful termination. A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa wrongful termination lawyer could be the first step in filing an employment lawsuit. At NASSIRI LAW,…
California Universities Under Scrutiny for Sexual Harassment
Four schools within the State of California have been picked for a Sexual Harassment Audit. The goal of the inquiry is to see how various universities have handled complaints or cases of sexual harassment on their campuses. Experienced sexual harassment attorneys in Orange County know that sexual harassment claims are…
Senate Approves Employee Non-Discrimination Act: House Response Hangs in the Balance
According to a recent news report from ABC the Senate has approved the Employee Non-Discrimination Act in a 64-32 vote. This is encouraging news for rights in the workplace but the House of Representatives has yet to act on the measure. Our LBGT discrimination attorneys know that sexual orientation and…
Employers Use Social Media to Discriminate in Hiring
According to a report on Wall Street Journal’s website, Employers are using information they find about job applicants online to make discriminatory hiring decisions under the radar. Our Los Angeles employment discrimination attorneys know that employers are utilizing social networking sites to research potential hires and make discriminatory hiring decisions.…
Illegal Retaliation Against California Wal-Mart Workers
The Grio Reports that the National Labor Relations Board ruled that the retail giant Wal-mart, violated employee rights when it unlawfully threatened employees if they engaged in a protests or strikes. Employment lawyers in Los Angeles are dedicated to ensuring that employees are not punished for asserting their rights under…
How Your Employer should Handle Race Discrimination Complaints
Race Discrimination is a serious problem across various industries in the United States. Although Employers should be aware of how to handle discrimination complaints, the employment lawyers in Orange County know that many employers do not take appropriate steps to combat race discrimination in the workplace. If approached with a…
Baby Boomer Age Discrimination Rampant
Age discrimination is an expanding problem for baby boomers, according to the National Federal of Independent Business. A California age discrimination lawsuit may be a possibility if you are an individual who was discriminated against on the basis of your age. The job market has been difficult for employees of…