Workplace Harassment Archives

Should I File a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit While Still Employed?

by Matthew Ruggles | Apr 16, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Considering a sexual harassment lawsuit while still employed can feel overwhelming—but careful documentation is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself. Experiencing harassment at work is difficult enough, and when you’re unsure whether...

Mishandled Sexual Harassment Claims: Case Study in California

by Matthew Ruggles | Apr 10, 2025 | Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Sexual harassment and retaliation remain serious issues in the California workplace. Employees who face such treatment often turn to the courts to seek accountability and justice. However, mishandled sexual harassment claims can leave employees without recourse and...

Is Being Fired After Filing a Complaint Considered Wrongful Termination?

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 24, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Unpaid Wages, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Being fired after filing a complaint at work may be considered wrongful termination in the form of workplace retaliation and/or “whistleblowing,” but only if the complaint filed involves a legally protected issue under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act...

How Do I Select a California Employment Lawyer?

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 18, 2025 | Disability Discrimination, Severance Agreements, Unpaid Wages, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Selecting a California Employment Lawyer: A Practical Guide for Employees Selecting the right California employment lawyer can be the key to a successful outcome when you’re facing a legal problem related to your employment in California. Because there is no formal...

Forced Arbitration & Sexual Harassment: California Employee Rights

by Matthew Ruggles | Mar 2, 2025 | Hostile Work Environment, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Harassment

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...

Why Did an Employment Lawyer Reject My Case? Common Reasons Explained

by Matthew Ruggles | Feb 26, 2025 | Disability Discrimination, Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

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...