October 20, 2024
I Just Got Fired: What Should I Do Right Away
Introduction: I Just Got Fired: Guidance for California Employees Immediately After Termination. Getting fired from a job is a traumatic event for any employee. Most of the time, it is…
Disability Discrimination
Focuses on unlawful treatment of disabled employees in California based on physical or mental disabilities, including failure to accommodate, wrongful termination, and other discriminatory practices.
October 16, 2024
After a Difficult Meeting With HR: Advice for Employees
As discussed in Matt’s two prior blogs advising employees what to do to prepare for a meeting with HR and what to do during a meeting with HR, what an…
October 13, 2024
Meeting with Human Resources: Tips for Employee Success
Most employees do not relish the opportunity to meet with Human Resources to discuss problems. Instead, most meetings between an employee and HR are initiated by HR to address an…
October 9, 2024
Preparing to Meet with Human Resources: Practical Advice
The Dreaded Meeting with Human Resources: How Employees Should Prepare for the Meeting In this blog post, Matt Ruggles explains what an employee should do and what an employee should…
October 4, 2024
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Guide for Pregnant Employees
In 2023, the U.S. Congress enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), ushering in a new era of protections for pregnant employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission‘s (EEOC) regulations interpreting…
September 23, 2024
Employment Lawsuit Deposition: A Guide for Employees
Introduction A deposition is an integral part of almost all lawsuits, but is particularly important in employment lawsuits alleging claims for harassment, discrimination, retaliation or wrongful termination of employment. For…
August 9, 2024
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…
July 21, 2024
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’…
December 8, 2023
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…
September 30, 2023
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…