How To Deal With Discrimination At Work In California

How To Deal With Discrimination At Work In California

Li - November 30, 2022

California employees are protected from discrimination from their employers, workplace superiors, and co-workers. Many California workers don't know their rights and legal options should they face any form of discrimination at work. If you don't know you're rights, you might be losing out on opportunities to sue for discrimination, claim lost wages, and hold your employer accountable for your emotional distress. Let's look at how  California discrimination lawyers  handle potential employment law cases: What Is Discrimination A…

Fired For Filing An FMLA Leave In California. What Should I Do?

Fired For Filing An FMLA Leave In California. What Should I Do?

Li - November 30, 2022

It is tough to care for oneself or a family member. You need to organize your doctor's visits, give yourself or someone else primary medical care, and manage the stress that comes with it. Employers must grant employees medical leave to manage their disabilities in accordance with federal and state law. Unfortunately, some employers will reject this request or fire an employee for filing one. Remember, not all employers respect their employee's labor law rights. That's why  Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys  always have clients …

Are Car Manufacturers Liable For Accidents In Los Angeles?

Are Car Manufacturers Liable For Accidents In Los Angeles?

Li - November 28, 2022

While driver error and negligence are the most common causes of car accidents, defective parts and poor design are overlooked causes. For example, faulty brakes, gear shifts, and wipers can cause collisions, injuries, and death as much as a distracted driver. If a product fails and causes injuries, the manufacturer, product designer, or any party that caused that defect is liable for your emotional losses, financial experiences, and property damage. That said, how does that work? Who can you sue? How much can you get? Here's what our presc…

What Happens In California Disability Discrimination Lawsuits?

What Happens In California Disability Discrimination Lawsuits?

Li - November 26, 2022

Disabled employees are a "protected class" under  California employment law . What this means is that  employees cannot be discriminated against for the reason of their disabled status . Disabled employees cannot be refused to work, fired, suspended, have reduced pay, or denied accommodations. However, just because a law states disabled employees can't be discriminated against doesn't mean there aren't terrible employers who will do it anyway. When this happens, you have the option to sue your erring employer and claim da…