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...
Wrongful Termination
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...
California whistleblower prevails in wrongful termination lawsuit
The job of a psychologist at the California Department of State Hospitals facility for the mentally ill was to evaluate patients committed by criminal courts. She was to help determine whether a prisoner was mentally competent to stand trial. She said she was fired...