Monthly Archives: January 2025
Sexual Harassment When a Workplace Relationship Ends
For many of us, we will spend more time at work, and with our co-workers, than we do at home, or than we do socially. That means for those who are single, there is a high likelihood that you may meet that special someone at work, and start a consensual relationship with that co-worker…. Read More »
Signs That You May Have Been Fired Illegally
One day you’re at work, doing your job, without issue. Then it happens. You’re called into a supervisor’s office, and you’ve been let go. But it’s not that simple—you suspect that you were let go, for an illegal reason. How can you prove that’s the case? What’s Illegal? Before we get to that, let’s… Read More »
What is a Stay or Pay Clause?
Non compete clauses have long been illegal in California, and as of 2023, the federal government passed a regulation making these provisions illegal nationally (although that restriction is currently being challenged in court). But anticipating the trend against these clauses, many employers are coming up with new ways to try to keep employees from… Read More »
Amazon Gets Sued for Trying to Impose Noncompete Agreements on Employees
In California, it has long been the law that noncompete agreements are illegal. The federal government followed suit, banning them nationally as of 2024. But according to a recent lawsuit, one company, Amazon, may be doing its best to circumvent the bans, a practice that employees should look for. Lawsuit Alleges Noncompete was Disguised… Read More »
