Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

6 Tips for Dealing with Age Discrimination in the Workplace

December 11, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 often an increase in worker’s who are laid off. When employers lay off workers they often try to get rid of older workers first because they usually command higher salaries. This can be devastating because many of these workers were counting on those earning years to save for retirement after the kids are raised.

In-House Alternative Dispute Resolution: Hidden Power Imbalances

December 9, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 dispute. Particularly if the dispute resolution takes place in house.

Dispute resolution experts frequently stress the importance of having multiple avenues available for handling problems in the workplace.

California Employment Law: New new Donor Protection Act

December 7, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 a loyal, long-time employee. A consultation with an experienced Orange County employment lawyer can ensure your employer has not taken advantage of you in the employment relationship.

The California Court of Appeals has allowed the employee to pursue a claim for the associational disability discrimination pursuant to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Huntington Beach Pays $70,000 for Wrongful Termination of Deaf Employee

December 5, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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, we will take a careful look at your situation and aggressively pursue potential claims to assist you in making the fullest recovery.

The report stated that the library clerk, who has cerebral palsy and is deaf, allegedly yelled, made inappropriate hand gestures to, and threw a book.

California Universities Under Scrutiny for Sexual Harassment

December 3, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 often not handled properly and we are here to provide confidential legal consultation. There are many forms sexual harassment, including crude jokes and inappropriate touching.

Universities in California are under scrutiny for their handling of sexual harassment cases after the state legislators asked for a closer look at the issue.

Senate Approves Employee Non-Discrimination Act: House Response Hangs in the Balance

December 2, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 gender identity have been an important topic in the United States for a long time but have just recently made critical strides.

The approval of the Non-Discrimination Act by the United States Senate comes about 17 years after a similar anti-discrimination act failed by a single vote.

Employers Use Social Media to Discriminate in Hiring

November 30, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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. These practices may violate federal and state laws.

It is well known that employers are using social media to screen applicants. Employers may view Facebook pages or other social media interaction for a variety of reasons.

Illegal Retaliation Against California Wal-Mart Workers

November 28, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 state and federal employment laws.

Wal-Mart retaliated against employees who were exercising their civil rights.

How Your Employer should Handle Race Discrimination Complaints

November 25, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 race discrimination complaint employers should keep an open mind. A problem arises when employers have difficulty accepting that harassment or discrimination could be happening on their watch.

Baby Boomer Age Discrimination Rampant

November 22, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

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 all ages but older workers find themselves out of work at a significant rate.