If you file a complaint against your employer with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you can become the victim of retaliation. That's when your employer takes negative action against you resulting in harassment and bullying, lower wages, poor work...
Wrongful Termination
Workplace harassment not yet a thing of the past
Think harassment in the workplace is a thing of the past? You'd be wrong. A new report shows that sexual, racial and ethnic harassment is still far too common in U.S. workplaces. A new story by Time magazine, citing the results of a study by the Equal Employment...
What to know about FMLA
By law, many employees are entitled to leave based on the Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly known as FMLA. Unfortunately, not every employee is aware of this. If you are unsure what FMLA is, getting answers to the questions you have will help you to better...
Do you have a wrongful termination case?
Finding a good job to support yourself and your family is important, so many aren't especially picky when it comes to agreeing to the conditions of employment beyond working during their agreed on hours and the agreed on rate an receiving any benefits promised. While...
Are employers required to rehabilitate employees?
Most employers know that dealing with employees who have alcohol issues can be a delicate process. On the one hand, there is a certain level of sensitivity to alcoholism because it is a known disease and a disability that is protected under the Americans with...
What should be in employees’ proprietary information agreements?
One sign that a new business is going in the right direction is being able to hire new employees. It is an exciting an optimistic time for a business, but there also must be great care taken to ensure that trade secrets and other integral pieces of information are...
Preventing social media misconduct by employees
It seems that more and more Americans are connecting with one another via social media sites. Although some sites skew older and some skew younger, many Americans make regular use of at least one social networking site. These virtual spaces can provide an excellent...
Employment discrimination law continues to evolve
We frequently write about various developments in employment law at both state and federal levels. It is important for attorneys, employers and workers alike to remain educated about advancements in employment law, as failure to foster such awareness can lead to...
Recent case: Interesting example of a hostile work environment
Some employment law terms are fairly straightforward. For example, both discrimination and sexual harassment are common terms and therefore most Americans are familiar with them. However, some employment law terms are more vague and difficult to grasp. The concept of...
California man’s wrongful termination claim against America’s Cup
It has been more than 160 years since the first America's Cup was awarded. Yachting's greatest prize was held for more than 100 years by teams from the U.S. and is fought over to this day. Another fight has emerged involving the Cup, however, this one being waged on...