Severance Agreement Negotiation: A Tech Industry Case Study
The purpose of this blog post is to demonstrate effective severance agreement negotiation. Read the case study below to learn more. Background: Anika Patel, a seasoned software engineer, worked for a prominent tech company in San Jose, California, for over a decade....
Fair Employment and Housing Act: How it Protects California Employees
How the FEHA Protects California Employees The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is a landmark California state law providing comprehensive protections for certain employees against employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Enforced by the...
Can My Lawyer Tell Me What My Lawsuit is Worth?
Can My Lawyer Tell Me What My Lawsuit is Worth? When you file an employment lawsuit for wrongful termination in California, it’s natural to wonder how much you might recover in damages either through a settlement or at trial. However, your employment lawyer cannot...
Disability Discrimination: How Employers Frequently Blow It With Accommodations
Introduction One of the most complicated and misunderstood concepts in California disability discrimination law arises from the intersection of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California’s Workers’ Compensation law. Both laws generally cover...
What Should I Do If I Experience Disability Discrimination?
An employee who makes a disability discrimination claim while still employed holds a position of significant strength and protection. By raising the complaint while remaining with the company, the employee safeguards themselves against unjust termination and invokes...
California Wage Theft: A Guide to Guarding Your Paycheck
Have you been the victim of California wage theft because your employer failed to properly compensate you for your hours worked, denied you overtime pay, or violated minimum wage laws? Learn about your resources and how the Ruggles Law Firm can assist. This guide...
Workplace Harassment: What DOES NOT Qualify
It is important to differentiate between ordinary workplace disagreements and situations that qualify as illegal workplace harassment under California law. Here are some instances that generally do not qualify as illegal workplace harassment: Isolated Incidents:...
California Workplace Harassment: 5 Common Misconceptions
California Workplace harassment is an unfortunate reality that affects employees across industries, undermining their well-being, productivity, and career growth. Matt Ruggles has litigated scores of harassment lawsuits from both sides – for decades as a defense...
What Should I Do If I Experience Workplace Harassment?
How should I respond to workplace harassment? Read this blog to learn what to do. An employee who makes a workplace harassment claim while still employed holds a position of significant strength and protection. By raising the complaint while remaining with the...
Reporting a Disability: Do I Need to Notify My Employer?
Do I need to report my disability to my employer? Read this blog to learn more. The answer to whether reporting a disability to your employer depends on whether your disability is apparent or non-apparent. Let's explore this important distinction to help you better...
The Interactive Process: California Employers Must Comply
The “Interactive Process” defined: When it comes to accommodating and creating safe environments for disabled workers, there must be a collaborative dialogue between an employer and an employee with a disability or medical condition to identify and implement...
California Leave of Absence: Advice to Employees
California Leave of Absence Under the FEHA, reasonable accommodation may include granting a California leave of absence to allow an employee to address their disability-related needs, such as medical treatment or recovery. However, a leave of absence does not...
California Employment Discrimination: Deadlines to File a Lawsuit
Have you been the victim of California employment discrimination? If you believe that your employment rights have been violated, it's important not to wait to file a lawsuit. There are several reasons for this including statutes of limitations, making sure your...