California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to help employees with disabilities perform their essential job duties, unless doing so would cause the employer an undue hardship. However, under California...
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Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Under FEHA: A Costly Gamble for Employers
Wrongful termination lawsuits under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) can be treacherous terrain for employers. One of the biggest dangers of taking a case to trial is the potential for substantial attorney’s fees awards to prevailing plaintiffs....
How Do I Write A Severance Pay Demand Letter?
If you’ve been offered a severance package—or expect to be—you may be wondering how to respond. A severance pay demand letter is a formal written request in which an employee outlines their concerns with the severance offer, identifies unfair terms, and proposes a...
Forced Arbitration & Sexual Harassment: Your Rights as a California Employee
Arbitration is a private legal process where disputes between employees and employers are resolved by a neutral third party, rather than through a public court trial. Many employers include arbitration agreements in their employment contracts, which forces employees...
Is Getting Fired After Exhausting Leave Wrongful Termination?
If your employer terminates you immediately after you have exhausted your 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave, it raises a significant red flag for potential wrongful termination in the form of disability...
Why Did an Employment Lawyer Reject My Case? Common Reasons Explained
If you’ve been fired, mistreated, or forced out of your job, calling an employment lawyer might feel like the natural next step. After being fired, many people honestly believe that have been “wrongfully terminated” because they have done nothing wrong, complied with...
Top 10 Things to Watch Out for in Severance Agreements
Losing your job is stressful, and if your employer offers you a severance agreement, you may feel pressured to sign it quickly. But before you do, it’s important to understand the top 10 things to watch out for in severance agreements. What Is a Severance Agreement? A...
When Is an Employer Responsible for Sexual Harassment?
Understanding when an employer can be held liable for sexual harassment is critical for employees seeking justice. In cases involving sexual misconduct in a workplace or educational setting, proving employer responsibility requires meeting specific legal standards. A...
Employer’s Failure to Pay Arbitration Fees Can Let Employees Take Their Case to Court
Many California employees are required to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, often without fully understanding what arbitration means. Arbitration is a private legal process where disputes are resolved outside of court by a neutral third party,...
Boost Your Executive Severance Pay: Demand Letter Tactics That Work
The Role of a Demand Letter in Executive Severance Offer Negotiations Read this blog to learn what demand letter tactics are effective to boost executive severance pay. For highly compensated executives across industries—including finance, legal, technology,...
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