Monthly Archives: April 2023
Understanding California’s Whistleblowing Laws And Protections
When it comes to crimes, cheating, fraud, or wrongdoing in businesses, the fact is that our government simply does not have the manpower or the resources to police everyone, all the time. The US or California State government can’t sit inside your boss’ office and monitor what he or she is doing. Whistleblowers are… Read More »
No More Forced Arbitration In Sexual Harassment Cases
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace can sue, and can receive serious and significant damages for their mental and emotional suffering, as well as lost wages and other damages that stem from the abuse. Employers know this, and for a long time, to try to combat these lawsuits, employers resorted to mandatory arbitration… Read More »
Is Working From Home A Reasonable Accommodation Under The ADA?
There are a number of illnesses, disabilities, or injuries, whether physical or mental, where an employee may be able to do the work required from home, but where the disability doesn’t make it possible for the employee to work in an office. Of course, we have adapted to work-from-home since COVID-19, but is your… Read More »
Unpaid Leave And Other Rights At Work When You Have A Baby
If you are at work, you may be perfectly healthy, and not anticipating needing any time off for illness, injury or disability. But then the great news happens—you are pregnant. That is, of course, wonderful news for you, but you start to be concerned about how you will do your job while pregnant, especially… Read More »
