Covers cases where employees were fired illegally, including discrimination or retaliation.
March 24, 2025
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 20, 2025
If you’ve recently been terminated, you may be wondering “should I attempt to negotiate my severance offer?” While it’s always possible to attempt negotiation, the real question is whether you…
March 18, 2025
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 16, 2025
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…
March 10, 2025
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…
March 8, 2025
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…
March 6, 2025
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…
March 4, 2025
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…
February 27, 2025
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…
February 26, 2025
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…