May 25, 2025
Indirect Sexual Harassment Is Illegal in California
If you’re being sexually harassed at work, it’s easy to wonder if what you’re experiencing is “bad enough” to take action. Maybe your boss isn’t the one harassing you. Maybe…
Workplace Harassment
Covers unlawful conduct that creates a hostile or abusive work environment, including harassment based on race, gender, disability, age, or other protected characteristics under California law.
May 6, 2025
When Does Workplace Harassment Become Illegal in California?
Matt Ruggles is a California employment attorney with over 30 years of experience litigating workplace harassment cases. Matt has litigated claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in…
April 29, 2025
TWELVE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE A STRONG EMPLOYMENT LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA
By Matt Ruggles, California Employment Lawyer After more than 30 years of litigating employment law cases across California, I can now recognize certain fact patterns that differentiate a strong employment…
April 23, 2025
How Should I Respond to Sexual Harassment in California?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is wrong, plain and simple. Yet despite policies and growing awareness, many employees still struggle with how to respond to sexual harassment in California when…
April 16, 2025
Should I File a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit While Still Employed?
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…
April 10, 2025
Mishandled Sexual Harassment Claims: Case Study in California
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…
March 24, 2025
Is Being Fired After Filing a Complaint Considered 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…
March 18, 2025
How Do I Select a California Employment Lawyer?
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…
March 2, 2025
Forced Arbitration & Sexual Harassment: California Employee Rights
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…
February 26, 2025
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…