Alexander Krakow + Glick LLP
Los Angeles, California Employment Law Blog
How can veterans protect against job discrimination?
If you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you gave of yourself and sacrificed for your country. Returning to civilian life requires a big adjustment from your enlisted years. And, it generally also means reentering the civilian workforce. As you search...
Facts to know about workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment remains a significant problem in the American workplace, even as awareness of this issue increases. Understanding the reality of sexual harassment can give employees the strength to seek help. Learn more about detecting, preventing and fighting back...
How do I file a whistleblower complaint with OSHA?
If you believe that your employer is doing something illegal or something that could cause serious harm to you and other employees, then you have every right to report it to the proper authorities. If your employer is violating OSHA laws, you will file your complaint...
Why employees should not fear whistleblowing
With the number of people who are fired or denied workplace privileges for being whistleblowers rising, many people watch unlawful acts without doing a thing about them. The law is very complicated in matters regarding whistleblowing, but there is a way it also...
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation settled by Democrats
The California Democratic Party has recently settled lawsuits filed by a leader who used to work in the organization. There were three lawsuits filed, all naming Eric Bauman as an aggressor in incidents involving sexual harassment, unwanted physical contact and other...
Comparing pay stubs and personal records can help spot wage theft
Getting paid is something that most people find the most appealing about their jobs. They may count their hours, add up paychecks that are on the way and think about what they will spend their earnings on. Of course, some workers can be taken aback if the checks that...
Are you the victim of a hostile work environment?
Everyone in California has the right to enjoy a working environment that is free from hostility. Unfortunately, many individuals find their work settings to be less than ideal. If a person feels he or she is commonly subjected to a hostile work environment, there is...
Race should have nothing to do with equal pay and compensation
Wanting to get paid fairly for one's work is understandable. Unfortunately, even in today's world, where more women than ever are entering the workforce, they still are making less than men. According to a recently published article, Latinas, in particular, are...
Would you recognize “quid pro quo” sexual harassment?
The issue of sexual harassment has finally made its way from the back burner to the front, thanks to the exposure it receives from the #MeToo movement. More people here in California and across the nation are coming forward with their stories and are no longer...
Doctor wins big in wrongful termination case
A doctor in another state lost his job in 2015 after reporting a safety issue he noted at the hospital for which he was employed -- Massachusetts General. Initially, a spokesperson for the hospital stated he was fired due to a patient confidentially violation;...
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