Employee Rights Employee Rights

Employees who file complaints about health and safety in the workplace, injustice, coverups of wrongdoing and criminal offenses are considered whistleblowers. Since whistleblowers are filing complaints to improve the workplace environment, they are protected from retaliation under the law. Therefore, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because they expressed concerns for […]

In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or discriminate an employee because she is pregnant. There are a range of laws that protect pregnant employees that come into effect once the worker has made the employer aware of her pregnancy. This can be done verbally, over email or in a formal […]

Disability discrimination can occur in all employment processes, including hiring and firing. Though an employer does not have to hire a potential employee with a disability, they can not refuse to hire a qualified individual because of the disability. Disability discrimination is wrongful and should not be tolerated. If you feel that you have been […]

If you are a victim of wrongful termination or sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to know your rights and to reach out for help to a skilled wrongful termination attorney if legal action is necessary. In California, you have one year after the last instance of sexual harassment or after the date […]

California law protects employees in case of a sexual harassment report. It is illegal to terminate employment due to an employee reporting sexual harassment. Employers are legally obligated to listen to your complaints, investigate without bias and to take every necessary action to make the harassment end. If you are a victim of sexual harassment […]

If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to take the necessary steps to end your discomfort in case the harassment continues or worsens. The first step is to confront your perpetrator as long as you feel safe and comfortable to do so. Let them know that the harassment is […]