Making the decision to stand up to your employer is not an easy one. Whether that is filing a report to OSHA, or the Department of Labor, the state of California protects your rights to do this. If you face retaliation as a result, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. However, this…
California is an at-will employment state, which generally means that an employer can terminate your employment at any time, for any legal reason. However, this does not mean they can terminate you for any reason, or that the listed reason is the real one. At Sparrow Law Group, our Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer…
California is among the strictest states when it comes to protecting its workers. This means that employers should be cautious to ensure the legal and ethical treatment of their employees, including termination. Whether you are wondering how to file a wrongful termination claim or you have already begun the process through the state, the…
Many individuals who have been wrongly terminated from their jobs are unsure of whether they have a case to hold their employer accountable. However, if your employer terminated you for reporting working conditions, you may have grounds for a case. The Los Angeles whistleblower lawyer with Sparrow Law Group is here to help you…
When you’ve taken the courageous step of reporting sexual harassment or other misconduct at work, you shouldn’t have to deal with retaliation from your employer. Unfortunately, supervisors and other workers may do just that, making your work environment even more hostile. You have crucial rights under California law to protect you from this unfair…
Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment is a form of workplace harassment that is commonly seen in relationships between supervisors and subordinates. However, it is unethical and in direct violation of both federal and California state employment law. But how do you know if you are a victim of quid pro quo sexual harassment? The Los…
Pregnancy is taxing on the body, and while you may still be able to complete the day-to-day functions of your job, you may require reasonable accommodations. You have a right to obtain these, which is protected by both federal and California law. The Los Angeles discrimination lawyer with Sparrow Law Group LLP can help you fight for…
California has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to protecting its pregnant workers. However, this doesn’t mean all employers abide by these rules, and it is important to understand the signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The Los Angeles discrimination lawyer with Sparrow Law Group LLP can work with you…
Employees who have been wrongfully terminated from a job have legal recourse. They can file a wrongful termination claim to sue for damages, to be reinstated in their position, or to secure another resolution. Depending on the employee’s position and work situation, the procedures for filing vary. For Any Wrongful Termination Claim, Document Everything…
Whistleblowers are employees who report workplace violations. Unfortunately, speaking out can lead to retaliation. Employers may subject whistleblowers to unlawful attacks, obvious or covert, as punishment. California has laws in place to protect whistleblowers from retaliatory attacks and help them fight back. General Protection for Employees California Labor Code (LC 1102.5) is the whistleblower statute with…