The California Labor Code is a set of laws that regulate various aspects of the employer-employee relationship in the state. The purpose of these laws is to ensure fair treatment, safe working conditions and fair compensation for workers. It is important for both...
Losing a job is never an easy experience. Along with concerns about money, getting fired from a job you enjoy is tough on its own. However, the experience is even more harrowing if you fall victim to wrongful termination. While employers have a lot of leeway when it...
“Write-ups” are very common in some companies. Essentially, if an employer believes that a worker has not performed the duties of their job, they may add a write-up to the employee’s file marking the perceived transgression. In most cases, the employer will say that...
Leaving a job, whether your employer terminated you or if you are doing so of your own volition, is a stressful time. It is important that you take all steps to protect yourself during this process and make a smooth exit. There are several things that you can do to...
You rely on your job to pay your bills, provide for your family and maintain your way of life. If your employer recently terminated you from your position, you may worry about how you will continue to live in your home, purchase food, etc. Although your employer can...
Under federal law, you have rights as an employee to not face discrimination and to complain about discrimination or wrongdoings within the company. Unfortunately, when employees do file a complaint or help another employee with a discrimination complaint, some...
An unexpected injury at work might leave you feeling stressed about your future. Imagine your surprise when you file a workers' compensation claim only to learn that your employer has terminated you. Wrongful termination can complicate your situation and harm your...
When you get a job, most of the time, it is through at-will employment. The only time you are not entering into an at-will employment agreement is when you have a contract that sets the terms of employment. California Legislative Information explains that at-will...
The law protects your right to complain about workplace discrimination. If your employer fires you or takes any other adverse employment action against you or people close to you because of this, it is an act of retaliation, which is also against the law. According to...
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers cannot discriminate against or fire workers who have a physical or mental impairment. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ADA also prohibits discriminating against employees...
