Recent Blog Posts
Do Not Wait To Confront Your Employer
New year, new you, right? If you have been spending months or even years mustering up the courage to do something about workplace discrimination or harassment, 2022 is the time to do it. You don’t have to spend another year enduring unfair career consequences and constant harassment. The law is on your side, and… Read More »
Growing Movement Empowering Whistleblowers In Tech Giants
As more and more whistleblowers come forward to raise awareness about serious issues ranging from privacy violations to toxic workplaces (both literally and figuratively) and AI bias in tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple, Recode, and more, tech companies are reckoning with the fact that the employees that make running their companies possible are… Read More »
What Does Immigration Retaliation Look Like?
The workplace can be a difficult place to thrive, particularly as an immigrant with only a tenuous status keeping them in this country. While you may want the best for yourself and your place of employment, many immigrants find it hard to stand up for themselves against discrimination or illegal practices for fear of… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer For Giving Me A Bad Job Reference?
California is an at-will employment state, which means anyone can quit or be fired at any time for any reason (provided the reason is not illegal). With laws like that in place, it’s no surprise that not all employment relationships end on the best of terms. You may be worried about what will happen… Read More »
Can I File A Discrimination Lawsuit If I’m A Temporary Employee?
All employees are entitled to a workplace where they feel safe and free of discrimination and harassment. There are multiple state and federal laws in place to ensure that this remains the case. But what happens when you’re not an employee? Are you still entitled to the same legal protections if you’re only a… Read More »
If I Work Remotely, Where Should I Sue My California Employer?
More and more tech companies are embracing the remote working schedule that emerged as a necessity during the pandemic. This has led many employees to relocate to areas with a lower cost of living, while they maintain their Silicon Valley employment. While this arrangement has many benefits, it does have an unintended consequence as… Read More »
Can My Employer Fire Me For No Reason In California?
California is an at-will employment state, which means you are employed at the will of your employer, and can be fired essentially at any time for any reason, and, by the same token, that you can quit working for your employer at any time for any reason. But it’s never that black and white… Read More »
Can An NDA My Employer Had Me Sign Keep Me From Bringing A Sexual Harassment Claim?
If you have been experiencing sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, you may be feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to proceed. It can be hard to get a sense of what options you legally have, particularly when NDAs and non-disparagement agreements come into play. It doesn’t help that employers often flout… Read More »
Can My Boss Demote Me When I Return From Maternity Leave?
Pregnancy can cause a whole host of complications when it comes to your career, but it shouldn’t. Pregnancy is a part of life and there are many laws in place to protect an employee’s right to take maternity leave and maintain the career trajectory that they have often worked for years to establish. Federal… Read More »
Can My Employer Legally Drug Test Me In California?
If an unexpected drug test has ruined your chances at employment, cost you an existing job, or if you believe you are being illegally tested, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what your legal rights and protections are. The good news is that California offers far more protection for employees than most… Read More »
