Why Should I Hire A California Cruise Accident Lawyer?

Why Should I Hire A California Cruise Accident Lawyer?

Li - November 02, 2022

Did you get into an accident while you were on a cruise ship? If so, you might be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. For places like cruise ships, people expect that the owner, manager, and crew ensure everything is safe and working. So, if someone gets injured, it's likely because someone has been negligent and failed to do their duty of care. Clients can claim compensation for the economic and emotional damages caused by the accident and their injuries. Here are some of the most important things you need to know about …

How To Prove Discrimination In The Workplace In California

How To Prove Discrimination In The Workplace In California

Li - October 31, 2022

To convince the court they have a solid case, the party filing the employment lawsuit in California must make specific legal claims. If you are a victim of discrimination at work, you might sue for the following: Violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act Wrongful termination Retaliation Other unlawful employment actions rooted in unfair treatment Your case will be handled and judged depending on what you're suing your employer for. The evidence and the process will change depending on the cause of action pursued. Let's look at h…

I Was Fired For Taking A Medical Leave In California. Can I Sue?

I Was Fired For Taking A Medical Leave In California. Can I Sue?

Li - October 29, 2022

So, the vital question is: can my employer fire me for taking medical leave? No. Legally, an employer cannot discharge an employee for requesting or taking medical leave to care for themselves or a close relative. Additionally, medical leave taken in accordance with the FMLA or California's parallel CFRA law is job-protected. This indicates that an employee who needs to take a medical leave of absence is allowed to return to the same or a comparable job position. So, if it's considered illegal, you can sue, right? Yes, but like most ci…

Employers Can't Punish Whistleblowers In California

Employers Can't Punish Whistleblowers In California

Li - October 28, 2022

Employees are hesitant to report their boss because of the perceived consequences of doing so. After all, employers are the ones who hold your paychecks, so workers are scared to be on their bad side.  Hence, California employment law has established a way to encourage employees to do the right thing and report potential wrongdoing. So, if you report your boss to OSHA or the IRS for potentially illegal activity, you can't be punished for it. You can't be fired, demoted, suspended, harassed, or get pay cuts for reporting your boss. Howe…