Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Blog

SAN FERNANDO, CA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:45:57 -0800

San Fernando is city is northwester Los Angeles County with a population of over 25,000 residents, a majority of them Latinos. San Fernando Valley is also home to numerous businesses, the most well-known of which are involved in motion pictures, recording, and television production; including CBS Studio Center, NBC-Universal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Additionally, the Valley is well-known for hosting a multi-million dollar porn industry.

If you are a San Fernando resident who believes you have been mistreated, either by discrimination or harassment, by your employer, call an experienced employment attorney today. Don’t let your employer take advantage of you --- let the experienced team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP protect you! With over 50 years of combined experience, our excellent legal teams know employment law and discrimination and understand the LA court system. By fighting for your rights, we can help you win thousands of dollars like we have helped out other clients.

If you live or work in San Fernando, CA and you have a discrimination or other employment claim to bring against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Stand up to your employer with the help of your local San Fernando, CA employment attorneys. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

WOMAN FIRED FOR CALLING IN SICK TO CARE OF HER DAUGHTER SUES HER EMPLOYER AND WINS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:41:12 -0800

California law clearly states that discrimination in the workplace is illegal. This includes race, gender, religion, age, and nationality discrimination. There are many ways your CA employer can discriminate against you because of your gender. Examples of gender discrimination against women include firing you or not promoting you because you are a woman, because you are a mother, or because you are expecting a child, or because your employer thinks you will not be as good at your job just because you are a woman. If you have experienced sex discrimination, call an experienced employment attorney.

When a woman called in sick one day, her employer fired her. She had told her boss the reason she needed to take a sick day was because her child was ill and she needed to care for him. Regardless, her boss still fired her. The reason? Her boss claimed their working relationship ‘wasn’t working out.’ The woman, who had an excellent performance record, knew it was something more… She stood up for her legal rights as employee and sued her employer. She won over $200,000 in damages from the discrimination she suffered.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been discriminated at work because you are a woman, or a man, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

EMPLOYEES AT LAW FIRMS COULD BE VICTIMS OF AGE DISCRIMINATION

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:41:37 -0800

California law prohibits your employer from discriminating against you because of your age. No matter where you work, or what kind of an employee you are, federal and CA law protect you against age discrimination if you are older than 40 years of age. If your employer tries to fire you, demote you, not promote you, lay you off, or not provide you with certain benefits just because you are 40 years or older, call an experienced employment attorney.

When a 70 year old attorney at a law firm noticed that he was receiving less compensation for performing the same amount and type of work as his younger counterparts, he decided to stand up for his rights and take legal action. He alleges that his employer discriminated against older employees in an effort to make them quit and leave room for younger associates. This kind of behavior, if true, is against the law. The older attorney might be able to wins thousands of dollars in damages against his employer. You could too.

If you are an employee in CA who is older than forty and who believes that you have discriminated against at work because of your age, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

TOMBOYS ARE EQUALLY PROTECTED IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:10:05 -0800

California and federal law protects men and women from all types of gender stereotypes. If you work for a CA employer who tries to fire you, demote you, or not promote you because you do not look the way he thinks a man or woman should look, you need to call an experienced employment attorney. If you are a woman, it is against the law for your employer to discriminate against you because you do not wear dresses or makeup. CA companies may not base employment decisions for jobs on sex stereotypes.

When a tomboy-ish woman who looked more masculine than the other woman working the front desk, was fired from her job at a local hotel for not conforming to sexual stereotypes and for questioning recent policy changes, she stood up for her legal rights. She reported the unlawful behavior and hired a legal team to help her represent her employment rights. The woman understood that sex or gender discrimination is against the law and that she could win thousands of dollars in damages for the discrimination she suffered.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been sexually stereoptyped and discriminated against at work, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

GARDENA, LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:07:44 -0800

Gardena, California is a town in Los Angeles, CA with a population of about 60,000. With almost a quarter of Gardena’s population made up of Latinos or Hispanics and another large percentage consisting of Asians and African Americans and Caucasians, the residents of Gardena, California are diverse. This diversity among the residents of Gardena might lead to discrimination in the work place, which can often create tension and hostility.

A discriminatory or hostile work environment is never acceptable in the CA workplace. Whether the hostility is a result of sexual harassment or race, national origin, religion, or gender discrimination, an experienced employment lawyer can help you determine if you are the victim of an unhealthy work environment. You might be like the other hundreds of employees we have helped win hundreds of thousands of dollars in a lawsuit against your employer.

Do you believe you have been a victim of racial, national origin, sexual orientation, or religious discrimination in your work place? Or have you been sexually harassed by your employer or another co-worker? An experienced employment lawyer can help. Our employment lawyers have practiced for years in Orange County and know how to fight for your rights. Call our employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation in California regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you.

LESBIAN WOMAN SUES FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:04:39 -0800

Sexual harassment is against the law in the California workplace. If you are a gay or lesbian employee in CA it is against the law for your employer or another coworker to harass you or make fun of you or make offensive gestures, etc… toward you because of your sexual orientation. If you are a CA employee who feels demeaned, humiliated, or intimidated on account of your gender, you might be the victim of discriminatory harassment at your job. An experienced employment attorney can help you determine what is harassment.

When a woman at a local business came out as a lesbian, she started to receive inappropriate jokes and comments from her coworkers. She asked them to stop, but it continued so she reported it to her supervisor. It is up to your employer to investigate and promptly take corrective action when an employee complains of harassment. When her employer did not, she took legal action and won hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages for the harassment she endured.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been harassed at work because you are a gay or lesbian employee, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

IS ALL SEXUAL CONDUCT CONSIDERED HARASSMENT IN THE CA WORKPLACE?

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:01:13 -0800

In the California workplace, not all sexual conduct is considered harassment. The sexually harassing conduct must be so “pervasive or severe” that it alters the conditions of employment. Talk to an experienced employment attorney so that we can help you show that the harassment you are receiving at work is severe enough or sufficiently pervasive to alter the conditions of your employment and create a work environment that qualifies as hostile or abusive to you.

If you have reported harassment to your employer and it is still going on, you need to stand up for your rights. Know that CA and federal law is on your side and that harassment is against the law. If your coworker or boss is repeatedly making sexual comments, jokes, or gestures that you find inappropriate, you need to defend yourself! Your CA workplace should be a safe one; you need to feel comfortable performing the functions of your job.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been sexually harassed at your job, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about harassment at work.

MY CA EMPLOYER MADE ACCOMODATIONS FOR MY DISABILTY, BUT THEN HE TOOK THEM AWAY!

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:55:40 -0800

California labor law protects employees from being discriminated against because they suffer from a recognized medical disability. Whether you have cancer or depression, if you have a recognized medical disability and you have informed your employer, it is up to him to provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability so that you can still perform the functions of your job. In addition, he cannot use your medical disability as a reason to fire you, demote you, or not promote you.

When a woman at a local grocery store was provided with reasonable accommodations for her throat cancer, she was excited and able to perform her job and receive pay. However, when a new manager arrived, he was not filled in on the accommodations given to her and did not let her take the breaks she needed. As a result, she suffered some trauma and decided to take legal action. With the help of an experienced employment attorney, she won hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been discriminated against at your job because of your medical disability, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

I’M BEING HARASSED AND DISCRIMINATED AGAINST AT MY CALIFORNIA JOB, HELP!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:51:01 -0800

California state law forbids harassment and discrimination in the workplace. In fact, CA labor law contains two separate sections on the matters: one forbidding discrimination and another forbidding harassment. In addition, individual employees cannot be held personally liable for discrimination, but they can be for harassment. The test for whether conduct amounts to harassment is if the employer conveyed an “abusive message.” An experienced employment attorney can help you define abusive.

Discrimination can occur over a person’s religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, race or nationality. An employer can discriminate against you by not promoting you, demoting you, or firing you just because of one of the above-mentioned factors. Whether you are being discriminated against or harassed at work, you have the law on your side. Stand up for your rights and win thousands of dollars in damages from your employer in the process!

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been discriminated against or harassed at your job, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination and harassment at work.

MY CO-WORKER ASSUALTED ME! IS MY CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:45:00 -0800

In the California workplace, violence against coworkers can occur. But this does not make it right. Are you being harassed at work by a boss or coworker? Have you reported these signs of instability by your co-worker but did not receive any help? The law is on your side. If you are being harassed at work by a co-worker, make sure you report it to your boss. In addition, look out for these warning signs, which indicate an employee might be more likely to engage in some sort of violence at work:

Confrontational Attitude

Threatening Coworkers

Threatening Bosses

Showing guns or bragging about guns to coworkers

Substance Abuse

Aggressive Behavior

Bullying Others

Outbursts of Anger

Warning signs are important for employers to not ignore because they signal that the employee may be on the verge of “losing it” and if the employer were to step in and help they might be able to avoid an instance of violence in their workplace. The efforts that employers put in to avoiding workplace violence can go a long way to protecting you and making your workplace a safe one.

If you are an employee in CA who has been harassed or assaulted by another co-worker, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of harassment at work.

MY CO-WORKER GOT DRUNK AT AN OFFICE PARTY AND CRASHED INTO MY CAR. IS MY CA EMPLOYER LIABLE?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:37:37 -0800

In California, improper use of alcohol by yourself or another coworker may expose your employer to liability several laws. For example, your employer may be held liable if an employee consumes alcoholic beverages at a company-sponsored party and subsequently causes a car crash. Sometimes employers are held liable because negligent acts by employees under the influence of alcohol consumed at employer-sponsored events are found to be within the scope of their employment. Talk to an experienced employment attorney to see if your employer is liable for the accident caused by a drunk coworker.

If your employers’ business serves or sells alcohol he may be held liable if an employee consumes alcohol at his establishment and subsequently causes a crash. Employers with employees who drive as part of their job-such as delivery persons and sales representatives, may also be subject to legal action if the impaired employee causes a crash while conducting business. Don’t let your CA employer tell you that he is not responsible for his employers. Stand up for your rights.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been hurt by a drunk co-worker, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about employment claims.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:42:06 -0800

Huntington Beach is seaside city in Orange County, CA with about 200,000 residents. Huntington Beach is surfing mecca, with tourists and surfers coming from all over to enjoy the Pacific Ocean’s waves. In addition to surfing, many of the citizens of Huntington Beach also work in the surrounding area at companies such as Boeing and Quiksilver.

If you are a Huntington Beach resident who believes you have been mistreated, either by discrimination or harassment, by your employer, call an experienced employment attorney today. Don’t let your employer take advantage of you --- let the experienced team of Greenberg & Rudman LLP protect you! With over 50 years of combined experience, our excellent legal teams know employment law and discrimination and understand the LA court system. Let us help you win thousands of dollars like we have helped out other clients. We will fight for your rights!

If you live or work in Huntington Beach, CA and you have a discrimination or other employment claim to bring against your employer, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP TODAY. Stand up to your employer with the help of your local Huntington Beach, CA employment attorneys. Call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9766) for a free consultation about your legal rights. You can also visit us online at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to assist you!

EMPLOYEES SUFFERING FROM LUNG CANCER CANNOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THEIR CA EMPLOYERS

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:42:06 -0800

In California, employers suffering from a recognized medical disability, such as lung cancer, cannot be discriminated against by their employer. About 175,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease each year, which is the deadliest type of cancer for both men and women. While cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, people who do not smoke can also get the disease. The important thing is to catch it early and stay on top of your medical appointments.

Your California employer must provide you with reasonable accommodations to care for your lung cancer. This means that if you need to miss work for chemotherapy, radiation, or other medical appointments, your employer cannot use your time missing work as a reason to fire you or demote you. Additionally, if your job requires you to expend a lot of energy and your lung cancer makes you easily tired, you are allowed reasonable rest periods, etc… talk to an experienced employment attorney to see what reasonable accommodations you deserve.

If you are a CA employee who believes that you have been discriminated against at your job because of your recognized medical disability, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our knowledgeable legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about medical discrimination at work.

WOMEN STILL HIT GLASS CEILINGS IN THE CA WORKPLACE

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:55:56 -0800

In California, female employees deserve the same rights, pay, protection, and benefits as their male counterparts. However, even in 2010, this is not always the case. If you are a woman in a CA job who believes she is not receiving the same treatment as her male counterpart, you might have a discrimination or employment claim to bring against your employer. If your boss has used your gender against you when deciding who gets a promotion or raise, call an experienced employment attorney today.

When women employees at local Outback Steakhouses noticed that the restaurant allegedly discriminated against its female employees with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, denied women equal opportunities for advancement, could not get promoted to the higher-level profit-sharing management positions in the restaurants, and were denied favorable job assignments, particularly kitchen management experience, which was required for employees to be considered for the top management job in the restaurants they took legal action. As a result of standing up for the federally protected rights, the women won $19 million in damages.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been discriminated against at your job because of your sex, or gender, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our talented legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.

BLACK EMPLOYEE HARASSED AT WORK SUES FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:26:02 -0800

California and federal labor law prohibit your CA employer from discriminating against you because of your race, religion, nationality, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or age. In addition, your co-workers cannot discriminate against you for any of these reasons and once you inform your employer of this unlawful behavior, it is up to your employer to put an end to it. If you have reported adverse treatment, or discrimination, to your CA employer and you are still being victimized by such illegal behavior, call an experienced employment attorney.

When a black woman at a large appliance manufacturing company was repeatedly sexually and racially harassed by a fellow co-worker, she reported the unlawful treatment to her supervisors, four of them in fact. However, the alleged discrimination and harassment continued and the woman was ultimately physically assaulted by her co-worker. The company should have stopped the harassment and discrimination before it got to a physical point. As a result of the treatment she received at the hands of her co-worker, and her employers unwillingness to prevent the abuse, she sued her employer for hundreds of thousands and won $300,000 in damages with the help of an employment lawyer.

If you are an employee in CA who believes that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, or gender, call the skilled employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our skilled legal team can help you. Call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW for a free consultation regarding your legal rights or visit us at our website at www.discriminationattorney.com for more information about all types of discrimination at work.