Deciding to file a sexual harassment complaint is often a challenging and courageous first step. Once you have formally reported the harassment, whether internally to your employer or externally to a government agency, the legal and investigative processes begin. Knowing what to expect next is crucial for protecting your rights while working with a Los…
If you are pregnant and worried about how your employer is treating you, understanding what counts as pregnancy discrimination in California can clear up what your rights are. Our state has some of the strongest protections for pregnant workers in the nation, and it is illegal for your employer to treat you negatively based…
If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, coming forward can be one of the most difficult and emotional things you do. However, hesitation or reluctance to report incidents can lead to missing California’s critical statute of limitations deadline. Speaking to a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer about how long you have, so you…
An employer may fire you while you are pregnant for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons, but they are not allowed to fire you because you are pregnant. This distinction becomes vital in determining what constitutes a wrongful termination due to illegal discrimination. If you were fired while pregnant, a Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination law firm can help you…
Getting fired after taking medical leave can feel incredibly unjust and, in many situations, it is illegal. While employers can terminate an employee’s position who is on leave, they can never do so because the employee exercised their legal right to take that leave. If you believe you have lost your job due to…
California takes illegal retaliation very seriously, and if you were fired for reporting misconduct, you may have a strong case for wrongful termination. It is illegal for an employer to take adverse action, such as firing, demoting, cutting pay, or assigning unfavorable hours, against an employee for reporting unlawful conduct. If you are wondering…
Sexual harassment in the workplace is still a pervasive issue, even in states like California with strong legal guidelines for employers. To pursue a successful claim, an employee must provide thorough evidence that the conduct occurred and that the employer is legally liable for the action. If you are wondering how to prove workplace…
Under California Law, people are protected from workplace sexual harassment under both federal and the state laws. These establish a comprehensive definition of sexual harassment, recognizing it as a form of sex-based discrimination. If you are asking what constitutes sexual harassment, consulting with a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer from Sparrow LLP can help answer your…
Losing a job is never easy, but it is even more difficult if you believe you were wrongfully terminated. When an employee is fired by an employer for reasons that violate state or federal employment law this is considered wrongful termination. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated in Los Angeles, learning your legal…
Survivors of sexual harassment, especially in the workplace, understand how confusing, terrifying, and isolating an experience it can be. As an employee in California, you are protected by some of the strongest anti-harassment laws in the nation, but pursuing justice on your own can be difficult. Trust in the Los Angeles sexual harassment attorneys at Sparrow…