Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

$43 Million recovered for Sexually Harassed Workers

January 7, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

According to statistics from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, victims of sexual harassment recovered $43 million from employers in 2012 (the most recent year for which data is currently available).

Our sexual harassment lawyers in Orange County know that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives a staggering number of sexual harassment complaints annually.

Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the United States. In fact, almost 7% of all sexual harassment complaints were filed in California. Of all employment charges filed in California 27.5% were related to sex.

California Man Files Disability and Age Discrimination Suit

January 5, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

According to TheCalifornian.com, a man who was employed as a maintenance worker recently filed a suit alleging he was illegally terminated.

Our Costa Mesa disability discrimination lawyers know that employers will sometimes take advantage of both disabled and older workers and may even terminate them in violation of the law.

The worker filed a 15-page complaint and demanded a jury trial for the employer’s actions and the resulting termination. The man was older than 55 years of age and had an injured back.

California Worker Wins Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

January 1, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A former power line worker has been awarded over $1 million in a recent lawsuit.

Our wrongful termination attorneys can represent clients who have been fired in a variety of employment lawsuits.

The employee, a line worker, worked for the electric company for about eight years when he and his crew were asked to replace a damaged electrical pole.

LGBT Workplace Discrimination Statistics

December 30, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

In the wake of the Senate’s approval of the Employee Non-Discrimination Act a Los Angeles Times article, reports a significant number of LGBT workers are discriminated against.

Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys know that the Employee Non-Discrimination Act is a significant step forward for the LGBT community and are committed to protecting the rights of all employees.

The Employee Non-Discrimination Act passed the U.S. Senate with a vote of 64-32. The Act was introduced in 1994 and has been resurrected from time to time since then without becoming law.

Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act – Paid FMLA Introduced

December 28, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

A new bill called the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act could have a huge impact on families by providing paid maternity leave to expecting mothers.

Our Family Medical Leave Act attorneys are excited about the prospect of the United States joining other industrialized countries in offering paid maternity leave.

The United States has been heavily criticized for its lack of support for families when compared with other industrialized nations. In 2010, after Australia passed a parental leave law the United States became the lone industrialized country to lack paid maternity leave.

Bigger Judgments in Employee Bias Related Lawsuits

December 26, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

Through 2013, total settlements and mediations for job discrimination added up to a record $372 million in monetary relief.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer could help you decide if your employer has discriminated against you.

A new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report indicates the total number of complaints filed with the EEOC has dropped from just over 99,000 to 93,727.

Trucking Companies Buck California’s Independent Contractor Employment Law

December 24, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

According to a recent article from the Sand Diego Free Press a number of leading trucking companies have engaged in a battle over whether they are classifying drivers incorrectly as independent contractors.

Our wage dispute attorneys know that some employers are always looking to save money, even if its at the expense of employees or even the law.

Port trucking companies in California have taken the position that they are beyond the reach of California’s employee protection laws.

Pregnant Job Applicants and Discrimination – Orange County Employment Discrimination

December 22, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

Recent field experiments conducted by three universities revealed discriminatory behavior and hostile attitudes towards pregnant job applicants.

It concerns our employment lawyers in Orange that pregnant women experience such significant discrimination during the job search process.

The reasons for discrimination against pregnant job applicants are varied. But research has revealed four primary stereotypes that drive employers discriminatory attitudes including: inflexibility, need for accommodation, lack of commitment, and incompetence. The field experiments looked for two primary types of discrimination. First, the study attempted to measure formal discrimination which is whether a pregnant applicant was honestly communicated with about a job availability and her ability to apply.

Religious Discrimination on the Rise in the Workplace

December 19, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

According to a recent report religious discrimination is increasing in the workplace.

Our Orange County religious discrimination lawyers are aware that religion is an important part of many employee’s personal lives and identity, which makes religious based discrimination especially troubling.

Although state and federal laws exist to protect religious beliefs and practice in the workplace, religious discrimination on the job can still be an unfortunate issue that many workers are forced to deal with.

California Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

December 16, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

A former emergency room employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against a California hospital.

Our Costa Mesa wrongful termination attorneys know that employers can be very aggressive towards employees who raise concerns about the work environment. Employers may go so far as to fire an exceptional employee due to complaints they file.

The California emergency room employee is suing her former employer due to the actions taken by a doctor at the hospital.