Posted On: January 31, 2009

YOUR CA EMPLOYER MIGHT NEEED TO REIMBURSE YOU FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES YOU INCUR DURING WORK HOURS

California’s labor laws require your employer to reimburse you, the employee, for any personal expenses you might incur while rendering services for your employer. This could include automobile expenses if you are required to use your personal automobile while completing work services for your employer. Even if you are a not an executive, do not let your employer get away with this. Call an experienced employment lawyer today.

When 6,000 Starbucks employees claimed that they drove their own vehicles to perform work-related tasks, such as making bank deposits, getting supplies and attending meetings and were not reimbursed for these work-related services, they sued. The case reportedly settled for $3 million.

Starbucks2.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have not been properly reimbursed by your employer, call the experienced employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Call the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information.

Posted On: January 30, 2009

CHINESE AMERICAN WORKER SETTLES HARASSMENT CLAIM

In California, an employer or supervisor cannot harass, or allow another to harass, an employee. When a Chinese American worker in Northern California was allegedly subjected to derogatory remarks and racial slurs on a daily basis, he reported the harassment to his boss. He also alleged that he was then fired by the company after he complained about the unlawful behavior.

In the CA workplace, harassment is generally considered to be any unwelcome, discriminatory conduct that no reasonable employee should have to endure. workplace harassment is a form of employment discrimination. To be the illegal form of employment discrimination, workplace harassment must be based on race, religion, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender.

Asian%20Businessman2.jpg If you are a CA employee of any race that believes that you have been the victim of harassment at your job, call the experienced employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. We can help you. Call the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information on harassment.

Posted On: January 29, 2009

YOU CAN BE SUBJECTED TO A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT BEING THE PERSON HARASSED

In CA, in order to successfully support a claim of hostile work environment, an employee must show that the offending conduct was ‘sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of her employment and create an abusive work environment.’ This might include offensive conduct you did not personally witness but that still contributed to your claim that a workplace environment was hostile.

This could mean that if one of your co-workers is harassing another co-worker, even if you aren’t there to see or hear it, your employer is placing you in a hostile work environment, which is against the law in CA. an experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if your work environment is a hostile one.

If you are a CA employee who believes that you work in a hostile environment, call the legal team of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg TODAY. Call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about hostile work environments.

Posted On: January 28, 2009

ON-CALL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR PAYCHECKS

In California, many employees are asked to be on call during certain times. While this in and of itself is lawful, it is important as an employee in this situation to be aware of when you should be paid for these on call hours. In a recent statement, the Department of Labor informed employers and employees alike that an employee’s regular rate of pay must be computed on a workweek basis, and that payment for on-call time must be attributed to the specific workweek that included the on-call assignment.

So, if you are a CA employee who works the on-call shift, make sure you are being properly compensated for your hours. An experienced employment lawyer will be able to help you make sure your employer is paying you as the law requires.

If you are a CA employee and you believe your employer is not paying you properly, call the skilled employment attorneys of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg today. Call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website to learn more about discrimination at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 27, 2009

WOMEN FIGHT BACK AGAINST SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AT WORK

No matter where you work in CA, whether it be a high-end clothing boutique or a auto parts store, sexual harassment is against the law. When female employees of a national auto parts chain were allegedly subjected to rude, lewd comments, they stood up for their rights as an employee and they informed their boss of the unwanted sexual advances they were victims of. Unfortunately, one woman was allegedly fired for doing so.

In Calfiornia, not only is workplace sexual harassment illegal, but it is also against the law for your employer to take an adverse action against you because you report unlawful activity, such as sexual harassment. An adverse action might include firing you, demoting you, or not promoting you.

Sexual%20Harrassment2.jpg If you are a CA employee and you believe that you have been the victim of sexual harassement at work, call the experienced employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information.

Posted On: January 26, 2009

GOOD NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES BRINGING CLAIMS AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYER IN CALIFORNIA: JURIES MAY BE ON YOUR SIDE!

In California, many employees who bring employment claims against their employer want to try their case in front of a jury. This tactic is used for many reasons, including the hope of receiving sympathy from a group of 12 men and women, many of whom are also employees and can sympathize with the disgruntled employee. While many view the current state of our economy as terrifying, others are looking at the economic from the glass half full perspective.

Many employment lawyers in CA and throughout the country are predicting that as a result of the economic situation, juries will be more favorable to employees involved in workplace-related disputes. This means, if you have a claim to bring against your employer, now is the time to call an experienced CA employment law attorney. Additionally, labor law attorneys believe that jurors will likely to lean toward larger damage awards as their frustration with corporate mistakes — intentional and accidental — increases.

Jury.jpg If you are a CA employee with a claim to bring against your employer, call the skilled legal team of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg today. Call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 26, 2009

DIABETES IN THE CA WORKPLACE: CALL A LOS ANGELES MEDICAL DISABILITY LAWYER IF YOU’VE FACED DISCRIMINATION

Diabetes is a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Many CA employees suffer from diabetes and while an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with the disease, unfortunately 5.7 million people are unaware that they have diabetes.

On a positive note, all forms of diabetes have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921. However, there is no cure. For Type 1 diabetes, treatment involves insulin injections. Type 2 is usually managed with a combination of diet, exercise, medications and insulin supplementation. If you suffer from diabetes, your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disease.

Talk to an experienced employment lawyer about making sure your diabetes is a recognized medical condition, requiring your employer to provide you with reasonable accommodations, such as time off for doctors appointments, etc…

If you are a CA employee who suffers from Type 1 or 2 diabetes and you believe that because of your recognized medical disability you have been the victim of medical discrimination at your place of work, call the experienced legal team of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014. Our skilled employment attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your legal rights. You can also visit our website at www.discriminationattorney.com to read more about diabetes, including how to state a cause of action for medical disabilities.

Posted On: January 25, 2009

AGOURA HILLS EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

Agoura Hills, California is a city in Los Angeles bordering Ventura County. A rapidly growing city, this town is both socially and ethnically diverse, with a large number of Hispanic Americans and Iranian Americans settling in Agoura Hills. The town is also home to many Jewish residents, as there is a large synagogue in nearby Lake Lindero.

With a bustling live music scene and a variety of local businesses, Agoura Hills is a thriving community. However, it is important to remember your rights as an employee. Law Offices of David H. Greenberg have been practicing in and around Agoura Hills for over 50 years. We have won our clients millions of dollars in damages for claims they brought against their employers. Call your experienced local employment lawyers if you have an employment claim to bring against your employer.

Agoura%20Hills.jpg If you live or work Agoura Hills, CA and you want the best employment law team in Agoura Hills to defend you against your employer, call Law Offices of David H. Greenberg TODAY. Call us at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

Posted On: January 24, 2009

WHAT IS JOB DISCRIMINATION IN CALIFORNIA? WHAT IS A PROTECTED CATEGORY?

While CA labor law supports the employee, this does not mean everything your employer does that you might not like can be considered discrimination. Your employer must be discriminating against you on the basis of a ‘protected category’ for the discrimination to be illegal. Such protected categories include race, religion, age, nationality, sexual orientation, and gender. Every CA employee is protected by at least one category, as gender is one of them, and many people fall into more than one protected category.

The types of discrimination that are illegal in the CA workplace are described in statutes. This means that if the category of the discrimination isn’t in a statute, then you, the employee, are not protected from that particular form of job discrimination. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of on the job discrimination.

If you are a CA employee who believes you are or have been the victim of discrimination at your job, call the knowledgeable employment attorneys at Law Offices of David H. Greenberg. Our skilled legal team knows CA employment law. Call the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com.

Posted On: January 24, 2009

AS UNEMPLOYMENT RISES, EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AGAINST EMPLOYERS REMAIN STEADY

California employees have many types of claims to possibly bring against an employer. These claims can be brought under various Acts, including the FLSA and the Age Discrimination Act. Age discrimination is but one way an employer can discriminate against an employee. Other forms of discrimination include race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.

While the economy might not be getting better, this is often a time when employment claims increase. Tension in the workplace can lead to harassment, discrimination, and wage violations. Intentional or not, your employee rights cannot be violated, even in a time of economic distress.

If you are a California employee who believes you have a valid employment claim to bring against your employer, call the Law Offices of Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 TODAY. We know employment law and how to defend your rights. Call our skilled employment lawyers for a free consultation or visit our website for more information at www.discriminationattorney.com.