In today's rapidly changing job market, middle-aged workers often face unique challenges. Unfortunately, some have to deal with age discrimination. Despite their skills, some middle-aged workers find themselves jobless solely because of their age. An overview of age...
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Wrongful Termination
Can off-duty conduct result in termination?
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, a pressing concern for many workers is the extent to which their off-duty activities can impact their job security. The question of whether an employee can face termination for activities outside the workplace looms large....
4 elements of a wrongful termination case
Losing your job is a stressful and challenging experience, especially when you believe it unjustly or unlawfully happened. Fortunately, there are specific elements that can help them you a strong case. 1. Discrimination and retaliation Wrongful termination often...
How do you know if you were terminated wrongfully?
Facing termination from your job can be financially and personally devastating. In California, there are various reasons why an employer may seek to terminate an employee. However, you do have some protections. In fact, California law prohibits wrongful termination....
How do you know if your termination was wrongful?
In most of the U.S., employers are free to terminate employment for virtually any reason and often for no reason at all. While California offers more protection to workers, most employees are subject to the whims of their employers. Still, not all terminations of...
Too many employers blame victims for workplace bullying
When you think about bullying, your mind probably goes to schoolyards and playgrounds. Unfortunately, according to a recent Career Builder survey, almost 30% of U.S. workers report that they have been victims of bullying in the workplace. You should be free to go to...
What damages are available for victims of retaliation?
Workplace discrimination is alarmingly common in California and across the country. In fact, according to reporting from The Hill, as many as 60% of American workers either have experienced discrimination or have seen it happen to others. Federal and state laws...
Understanding the law regarding protected classes and wrongful termination
There are federal laws in place to protect employees from those employers who would like to fire them on a discriminatory basis. Many employee agreements categorize their roles as ‘at will,’ which means they may be subject to termination for virtually any reason and...
Steps to take after your termination
It has happened. You've received a termination notice from your employer. Even if you saw it coming, it doesn't make it any easier for you to move on with your life. And that's especially the case if you feel that you've been the victim of a wrongful termination....
Were you terminated? Review these sections of your contract
Losing your job has the potential to turn your life upside down. With so much going on around you, it's natural for your head to be spinning and for you to lose track of your priorities. If that happens, you could make a mistake that costs you time and money. If you...