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Threatening a whistleblower with trade secret claims or non-disclosure agreements is a common intimidation tactic—but it does not override your legal protections. If your employer has suggested that speaking up could expose you to legal liability under an NDA or trade...
Reporting workplace misconduct is an important step in protecting yourself and holding your employer accountable. Many employees wonder whether it makes a difference if they report internally—to a supervisor or HR department—or directly to a government agency. At...
Reporting wrongdoing in the workplace—especially fraud, safety violations, or other illegal activity—can feel risky. Many employees wonder whether they are legally protected if they report anonymously. At Lawless, Lawless & McGrath, we help whistleblowers...
Reporting workplace discrimination is a courageous step, but unfortunately, some employees face retaliation afterward. Retaliation is illegal under federal law, and it can take many forms from demotion and reduced hours to harassment or termination. At Lawless,...
Workplace discrimination can profoundly affect your career, finances, and well-being. If you believe you have been treated unfairly due to your race, national origin, gender, age, disability, or another protected characteristic, it’s important to understand the...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms, and it’s not always easy to know when an employer’s actions rise to the level of a legal violation. At Lawless, Lawless & McGrath, we help employees understand their rights and evaluate whether they have a valid...
Race or national origin discrimination in San Francisco occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of their race, ethnicity, ancestry, or where they or their family come from. This can include biased hiring decisions, unequal pay, denied...
Many employees believe they must wait until they are fired or quit before taking legal action against an employer for disability discrimination. That belief is both common and incorrect. Under California law and federal disability protections, you can pursue a...
If you believe you’ve been discriminated against because of a disability, you must abide by applicable deadlines. Disability discrimination claims are subject to strict filing deadlines under both federal and California law. Missing a deadline, even by a short amount...
Disability discrimination can take many forms, from denial of accommodations to demotion or termination after disclosing a medical condition. Unfortunately, many California employees are unsure what to do when discrimination occurs, or they delay taking action out of...
