Putting Employment Issues Behind You
A California employee may have legal protections if fired under unlawful circumstances. Keeping records of workplace events and communications can help document what happened before and during the termination. These records may also help support a potential wrongful...
Your manager calls you in and asks you to sign a performance improvement plan. It can feel as though the company has already decided to fire you. That fear is understandable, but such a plan does not always end in job loss. Understanding what it is and how employers...
Telling the truth takes courage. It is also both a legal right and a moral obligation. If your employer fired you for refusing to withhold truthful testimony, here is what you need to know. It is more than just wrongful termination First, terminating you in...
Returning to work after an illness can be stressful when your doctor limits your duties. Asking for changes can feel risky when job security is already a concern. In California, workplace restrictions mandated by a healthcare provider may trigger protections if they...
Calling in sick should not place your employment at risk. In California, most employees have the right to take time off for their own health needs or to care for certain family members. If your employer fires, disciplines or threatens you after you use paid sick leave...
Your employer might be pushing you out without actually firing you. Experts call this trend quiet firing and it can cause more emotional and financial harm than a direct termination. Unlike traditional firing, quiet firing leaves you in limbo, wondering if you should...
Employees should report sexual harassment as soon as it happens. They need to put an end to the behavior, and they deserve to have a safe work environment. They do not deserve to face sexual harassment or discrimination at the hands of co-workers, supervisors or...
You’ve noticed subtle changes in the workplace. You’re no longer being invited to important meetings or being assigned challenging, high-profile projects. You feel like you’re being pushed out of the company, but your boss hasn’t said a word. This phenomenon is known...
Body art has become part of everyday life for many people. Tattoos, piercings and other personal expressions are more socially accepted than in the past. Yet, in the workplace, these choices can sometimes create tension. You might wonder whether showing your body art...
Wrongful termination lawsuits are typically only an option in highly-specific scenarios. Employees asserting that they lost their jobs for inappropriate or illegal reasons generally need proof that either discrimination or retaliation occurred. Many wrongful...