In California, if workplace stress makes it difficult for you to do your job, you can be eligible for protected employment leave under state or federal law. Typically, this type of stress leave is unpaid. However, you can be qualified for paid time off through...
Retaliation at work refers to a situation in which your employer treats you unfairly because you exercised a legal right or participated in a legally protected activity. Retaliation victims may submit a grievance to the labor commission, and you might be eligible to...
In the event that stress at work compels you to take a leave of absence, you may be eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits. You may be able to get two-thirds of your lost wages if you qualify. Your wage loss while on an unpaid stress leave may be at least...
It’s possible that you’ve been battling your symptoms for years by the time you submit an application for Social Security disability benefits. Walking, getting out of bed in the morning, managing daily activities, or finishing your workday without major...
Employees who lose their employment frequently question whether they were unfairly fired, especially when an employer provides a hazy justification for the termination or none at all. A frequently misunderstood legal concept, wrongful termination only pertains to a...
When people think about employment discrimination lawsuits, they probably picture someone who is perceived to be in the minority being discriminated against by someone who is perceived to be in the majority. Even in 2022 this kind of bigotry is surprisingly widespread...
Is it possible that signing a non-disclosure agreement could preclude you from suing your employer for sexual harassment? Employers are permitted to use agreements such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to limit the legal claims that their employees may bring...
The #MeToo movement has made it clear to the world over the past few years that workplace sexual harassment and assault remain serious issues. Laws that limit the use of non-disclosure agreements in these kinds of situations are only one of the many actions the...
Like many states, California depends on immigration for its economic growth. The California economy is made up of persons who are not documented as well as those who have green cards and visas. Particularly, illegal workers often take on the risky or challenging...
Employees being disciplined or even fired due to their social media posts has grown more prevalent in 2022. Every week it seems like a new person has been let go from their job due to something they said online. Even if you are using a personal account and posting on...