Author Archives: Lori Costanzo
Our San Jose Employment Lawyer Discusses the Deposition and What You Need to Know
Discovery in civil litigation is intended to narrow the focus of the impending trial and allow each side to have the same information as the other. Your San Jose employment lawyer can explain that your performance at your deposition can be critical in the ultimate outcome of your case. Deposition Basics Although your testimony… Read More »
The Deposition in Your Employment Lawsuit
As part of the civil litigation discovery process, you will be required to testify at a deposition before your employment claim proceeds to trial. Your performance at the deposition can have a major impact on the outcome of your case; consequently, it is important to know what to expect and how to answer the… Read More »
Our San Jose Employment Lawyer Discusses Pregnancy and Discrimination
Both federal and California law affords protections to pregnant employees and job applicants. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when a woman is treated unfavorably due to pregnancy, childbirth or some related medical condition. Additionally, a San Jose employment lawyer can explain that both male and female employees may be entitled to parenting leave due to the… Read More »
A San Jose Employment Lawyer Explains Common Defenses to Employment Cases
Our San Jose employment lawyer at Costanzo Law Firm builds cases in a manner best designed to anticipate potential defenses that may be raised by the defendant employers. If you have an employment law dispute with your employer, here is what our San Jose employment lawyer will tell you that your employer might claim…. Read More »
San Jose Employment Lawyer Discusses Unpaid Wages, Salaries, Bonuses, Commissions, and Incentive Compensation
If you work in an industry that relies on tips but your employer has been disputing your right to those tips, contact your San Jose employment lawyer for a consultation immediately. Many employees in service industries rely on tips, commissions, and bonuses to help supplement their base salary in order to achieve a livable… Read More »
San Jose Employment Lawyer Discusses Health Consequences of Discrimination
Our San Jose employment lawyer sees the effects of discrimination in the workplace on a daily basis. These negative effects are numerous and far-reaching. While discrimination increases stress and contributes to a decline in health, some individuals are impacted more than others. Age Discrimination Age discrimination is commonly reported by individuals who are in… Read More »
Our San Jose Employment Lawyer Addresses Severance Agreements
Employers and employees sometimes ask our San Jose employment lawyer about the proper procedures when an individual is let go. In certain situations, terminating an individual can be especially uncomfortable. Your employer might have made some questionable decisions when supervising you, but even if you think you have done everything by the book, you… Read More »
San Jose Employment Lawyer Explains the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
A San Jose employment lawyer can explain that California employers are usually free to terminate their employees for any reason, so long as it is not an illegal reason. Employers are not able to illegally discriminate against employees such as by terminating them due to their race, sex, color, national origin or religion. However,… Read More »
Speak with a San Jose Employment Lawyer Before Discussing Your Case to Others
Before speaking with a San Jose employment lawyer, be very selective in how you choose to discuss your case. Most employees make the mistake of using email accounts, telephones and fax machines at work to discuss their cases when employer-provided communication devices should never be used. Employers Record Employee Communications In some organizations, employers… Read More »
San Jose Discrimination Lawyers Discuss Retaliation Cases and Retaliatory Intent
San Jose discrimination lawyers look for direct evidence that the employer’s action was retaliatory. All of the Circuit Courts of Appeal agree that certain situations are direct evidence. In other cases, only some of the circuits agree that direct evidence exists. Your San Jose discrimination lawyers can advise you regarding your evidence. When All… Read More »
