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If you’ve been terminated or laid off and your employer offers you a severance package, it’s important to understand why they’re making the offer—often, it’s to obtain a release of any legal claims you might have. This is why many employees respond with a severance...
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly based on a legally protected characteristic. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that defines and protects employees from unlawful discrimination and...
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...
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....
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...
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...
If your employer terminates you immediately after you have exhausted leave including 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...
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...
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...
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...
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