Archive for the ‘Helpful Tips’ Category

Wrongful Termination: Is It Unlawful Firing? What to Do

When an employee is terminated from their job, it can be a confusing and stressful experience. It’s important to understand whether or not the termination was lawful, and what your next steps should be. Keep reading to learn more about wrongful termination, and what you can do if you believe you’ve been wrongfully fired from […]

Understanding Unpaid Wages and How an Attorney Can Help

What Are Unpaid Wages? Unpaid wages are any amount of money that an employer fails to pay their employee in full for work performed. This includes both current working hours and any overtime hours worked. Unpaid wages also cover any vacation or sick time that was not compensated for, as well as any bonuses or […]

What is the Difference Between Unfair Dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal?

Per the at-will employment policy in California, employees and employers choose to work with one another out of their free will, and they can legally end the working relationship at any time for any reason. However, there are some exceptions to the at-will policy. Employers cannot dismiss their employees for reasons that are in violation […]

Five Things Employees Get Wrong About ‘Wrongful Termination’

Getting fired from your job is never an easy experience for anybody, especially if you are the sole provider in your family. It is normal to run through an entire gamut of emotions, from incredulity to anger to despair. The experience seems even worse when you think your dismissal was illegal and violates federal and […]

What Is Sexual Harassment and What TO DO When You’ve Been Sexually Harassed AT Work

Even though the federal and state laws in the United States forbid sexual harassment in the workplace, many male and female employees still report experiencing this type of harassment in their workplace. If you find yourself in a similar situation, your employer has the legal obligation to stop the harassment. If they do not, it […]