by PLBH | Feb 3, 2023
Employers are not permitted to discriminate against workers based on their age under both federal and Californian law. Employers cannot specifically refuse to recruit older job applicants or take adverse job measures (such demoting, terminating, or assigning older...
by PLBH | Feb 2, 2023
Benefits from Social Security Disability (SSD) may be a lifesaver for those who are disabled and unable to work. Additionally, SSDs are often the only form of assistance available to those who are unable to work, making them more than just a convenience—they are a...
by PLBH | Feb 1, 2023
You may be perplexed by the procedure if you’re involved in a California workers’ compensation case. This is especially true if a part of your claim is being contested. What would happen if your case went to trial and you weren’t satisfied with the...
by PLBH | Jan 30, 2023
California law requires employers to pay back employees for “any required expenditures or losses incurred by the Employee in direct consequence of the fulfillment of his or her duties.” If they don’t, employers risk being sued for unpaid wages and...
by PLBH | Jan 29, 2023
Typically, the only workplace where you have First Amendment rights is if your employer is the government. Private actors, such as private enterprises, are not covered by the First Amendment. However, some of your workplace speech is protected by state and federal...
by PLBH | Jan 28, 2023
If you are over 40, there are specific guidelines that employers must follow when offering a severance agreement to get you to forgo your rights. These severance agreements must be expressly stated in writing in accordance with federal law. You cannot be rushed into...
by PLBH | Jan 27, 2023
A change in your job’s terms and circumstances that puts you in a worse situation is referred to as an adverse employment action. It covers everything from being fired to experiencing a drop in perks, rank, or advancement opportunities. Simple workplace slights...
by PLBH | Jan 26, 2023
A separation agreement, often known as a severance package, is not legally required of you to sign. There are situations in which you would not want to sign: if it would unreasonably limit your professional future, you don’t completely comprehend the agreement,...
by PLBH | Jan 25, 2023
The question of whether one can carry on working while collecting workers’ compensation benefits comes up frequently. The answer depends on the type of job involved. Your employer may argue that you should have to go back to your previous position or forfeit...
by PLBH | Jan 24, 2023
At any stage of the claims procedure, workers’ compensation insurers are permitted to make a settlement offer. It may occur as soon as a few days after you file your claim or up to a year or more later. The extent of your injuries is a primary determinant of...
