by PLBH | Jan 20, 2023
Under federal employment law, marital status is often not a protected class. However, it is a protected class under state law in around half of the states in the United States. Employers are prohibited from treating you differently based on your marital status where...
by PLBH | Jan 19, 2023
You have rights as employees during a workplace investigation. If you work for the government or have a collective bargaining agreement, these can be very potent arguments. Your employer must nevertheless adhere to business policies when conducting the internal...
by PLBH | Jan 18, 2023
You can file a wrongful termination lawsuit if you were fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim. It makes no difference if you are an “at will” employee because retaliation for asserting your entitlement to workers’ compensation is...
by PLBH | Jan 17, 2023
Workers’ compensation disputes may not always resolve amicably. However, according to Illinois data, about 90% of the lawsuits do end up being settled. Less than 5% of workers’ compensation cases go to trial. Similar percentages of cases are dismissed or...
by PLBH | Jan 16, 2023
California does not have a “right to work” law. In “right to work” states, it is against the law to demand employees pay union dues or join a union. California has failed in its efforts to become a “right to work” state. You might...
by PLBH | Jan 15, 2023
In California, full-time employment entails 40 or more weekly hours. However, California does not have a clear definition of how many hours constitute part-time employment. Part-time workers frequently have less workplace perks than full-time workers. However, if you...
by PLBH | Jan 14, 2023
Workplace pregnancy discrimination is both unlawful and frequent. In our experience, there are seven typical situations where we typically see this happen. Keep reading to learn some of those common examples. Then contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you believe you have...
by PLBH | Jan 13, 2023
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...
by PLBH | Jan 12, 2023
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...
by PLBH | Jan 11, 2023
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...