Alexander Morrison + Fehr, LLP
Los Angeles, California Employment Law Blog
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
Many victims of sexual harassment are reluctant to come forward about their experiences because they fear that doing so may result in job loss or a hostile work environment, among other repercussions. Studies show that they have a reason to feel that way, with a high...
What is wrongful termination?
If your employer terminates you for reasons you suspect might be illegal, you may be able to bring a wrongful termination lawsuit against him or her. It is important to understand the elements of illegal activity regarding the loss of employment, in case you find...
What is substantially similar work under the Fair Pay Act?
Whether a situation violates the California Fair Pay Act hinges on whether you and a counterpart do substantially similar work. According to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, the Fair Pay Act requires that workers doing substantially similar...
How does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protect you?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act or PDA provides you with protection against discrimination in the workplace when you are pregnant, explains the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It applies to hiring, pay, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits and...
3 signs of workplace age discrimination
If your coworkers or employer regularly mistreat you while you are at work, you could be the victim of age discrimination. These signs may be subtle, and they may only increase as you get older. According to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, your employer and...
Reasonable accommodations and disability discrimination
If you are disabled or your spouse is struggling with a disability, make sure you have a firm understanding of employer obligations with respect to reasonable accommodations. Regrettably, many disabled workers' rights are violated and some do not even recognize...
Can an employer’s I-9 process be discriminatory?
With few exceptions, employers in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees they hire. Because hiring unauthorized workers may violate federal law, the I-9 confirms employers have verified the identities and work...
California amends labor codes in favor of whistleblowers
Whistleblower protections allow employees the freedom of action to report on unfair or illegal happenings in their company since doing so may jeopardize their employment under a spurned employer. From sexual harassment in the workplace to environment-threatening waste...
Have you experienced sexual harassment?
California workers like you deserve safe work environments, free from harassment of all sorts. Many workplaces promise to protect you from these malicious and potentially dangerous behaviors. Unfortunately, not all of them follow through. Many workplaces do not offer...
Employment contracts and worker rights
Even though California workers have specific rights protected by state law, not all employers succeed at enforcing policies to protect those rights. Ongoing conflict may ensue when employees lack adequate support from their employers. Employment contracts play a key...
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