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What Does Immigration Retaliation Look Like?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can I Sue My Employer For Giving Me A Bad Job Reference?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can I File A Discrimination Lawsuit If I’m A Temporary Employee?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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If I Work Remotely, Where Should I Sue My California Employer?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can My Employer Fire Me For No Reason In California?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can An NDA My Employer Had Me Sign Keep Me From Bringing A Sexual Harassment Claim?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can My Boss Demote Me When I Return From Maternity Leave?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can My Employer Legally Drug Test Me In California?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

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 »

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Can My Employer Ask About My Age?

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

Age is a somewhat complicated topic to navigate in the context of employment law. While there are protections for employees related to their age, there are also caveats. They do not apply across the board as they do when it comes to gender or race. Instead, only employees over the age of 40 are… Read More »

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SEC Awards $40 Million To Two Whistleblowers

By Costanzo Law Firm, APC |

Often, being a whistleblower is a thankless task, despite being a vital one. Whistleblowers have the hard task of bringing damaging information to light for the public good. By filing a claim with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an employee can attempt to make the investing public aware of fraud, unethical practices, illegal… Read More »

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