Employee Rights

Employees who file complaints about health and safety in the workplace, injustice, coverups of wrongdoing and criminal offenses are considered whistleblowers. Since whistleblowers are filing complaints to improve the workplace environment, they are protected from retaliation under the law. Therefore, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because they expressed concerns for […] The post Employment Attorney Describes Whistleblowing Discrimination first appeared on Strong Advocates.

Employees who file complaints about health and safety in the workplace, injustice, coverups of wrongdoing and criminal offenses are considered whistleblowers. Since whistleblowers are filing complaints to improve the workplace environment, they are protected from retaliation under the law. Therefore, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because they expressed concerns for […]

In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or discriminate an employee because she is pregnant. There are a range of laws that protect pregnant employees that come into effect once the worker has made the employer aware of her pregnancy. This can be done verbally, over email or in a formal […] The post Employment Attorney Explains Pregnancy Discrimination first appeared on Strong Advocates.

In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or discriminate an employee because she is pregnant. There are a range of laws that protect pregnant employees that come into effect once the worker has made the employer aware of her pregnancy. This can be done verbally, over email or in a formal […]

Disability discrimination can occur in all employment processes, including hiring and firing. Though an employer does not have to hire a potential employee with a disability, they can not refuse to hire a qualified individual because of the disability. Disability discrimination is wrongful and should not be tolerated. If you feel that you have been […] The post Employment Attorney Discusses Disability Discrimination first appeared on Strong Advocates.

Disability discrimination can occur in all employment processes, including hiring and firing. Though an employer does not have to hire a potential employee with a disability, they can not refuse to hire a qualified individual because of the disability. Disability discrimination is wrongful and should not be tolerated. If you feel that you have been […]

If you are a victim of wrongful termination or sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to know your rights and to reach out for help to a skilled wrongful termination attorney if legal action is necessary. In California, you have one year after the last instance of sexual harassment or after the date […] The post Employment Lawyer Explains Filing Report of Wrongful Termination or Sexual Harassment first appeared on Strong Advocates.

If you are a victim of wrongful termination or sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to know your rights and to reach out for help to a skilled wrongful termination attorney if legal action is necessary. In California, you have one year after the last instance of sexual harassment or after the date […]

California law protects employees in case of a sexual harassment report. It is illegal to terminate employment due to an employee reporting sexual harassment. Employers are legally obligated to listen to your complaints, investigate without bias and to take every necessary action to make the harassment end. If you are a victim of sexual harassment […] The post Employment Attorney Explains Reporting Sexual Harassment at Work first appeared on Strong Advocates.

California law protects employees in case of a sexual harassment report. It is illegal to terminate employment due to an employee reporting sexual harassment. Employers are legally obligated to listen to your complaints, investigate without bias and to take every necessary action to make the harassment end. If you are a victim of sexual harassment […]

If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to take the necessary steps to end your discomfort in case the harassment continues or worsens. The first step is to confront your perpetrator as long as you feel safe and comfortable to do so. Let them know that the harassment is […] The post Employment Attorney Explains Next Steps for Sexual Harassment at Work first appeared on Strong Advocates.

If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to take the necessary steps to end your discomfort in case the harassment continues or worsens. The first step is to confront your perpetrator as long as you feel safe and comfortable to do so. Let them know that the harassment is […]

Sexual harassment at work can occur in a variety of scenarios, from sexual innuendos to stalking. If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, please do not feel ashamed to come forward for help. It is important to understand your rights and to know what is considered to be unlawful in the workplace. […] The post Employment Lawyer Explains Sexual Harassment at Work first appeared on Strong Advocates.

Sexual harassment at work can occur in a variety of scenarios, from sexual innuendos to stalking. If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, please do not feel ashamed to come forward for help. It is important to understand your rights and to know what is considered to be unlawful in the workplace. […]

Discrimination in the workplace is illegal and should not be tolerated. If you are a victim of employment discrimination and want to take legal action, it is important to reach out for help. The workplace discrimination attorneys at Strong Advocates are here to guide you through the legal process of making a claim of employment […] The post Employment Attorney Describes Discrimination in the Workplace first appeared on Strong Advocates.

Discrimination in the workplace is illegal and should not be tolerated. If you are a victim of employment discrimination and want to take legal action, it is important to reach out for help. The workplace discrimination attorneys at Strong Advocates are here to guide you through the legal process of making a claim of employment […]

California law protects employees against wrongful termination in the workplace. Though it is an “at-will” state, meaning that an employer can terminate a worker’s employment for any or no reason, there are exceptions to the rule. It is illegal for an employer to fire an employee due to protected statuses such as race, national origin, […] The post Employment Attorney Describes Wrongful Termination first appeared on Strong Advocates.

California law protects employees against wrongful termination in the workplace. Though it is an “at-will” state, meaning that an employer can terminate a worker’s employment for any or no reason, there are exceptions to the rule. It is illegal for an employer to fire an employee due to protected statuses such as race, national origin, […]

On this episode of Employee Rights, we look at how a former employee of Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo is suing the school for wrongful termination based on sex discrimination, being pregnant and having a medical condition. The post Wrongful termination and pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by former university employee first appeared on Strong Advocates.

On this episode of Employee Rights, we look at how a former employee of Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo is suing the school for wrongful termination based on sex discrimination, being pregnant and having a medical condition.