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Federal, State, and local Los Angeles employment laws make it unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, and/or national origin. Despite laws making race-based employment discrimination illegal, racism is not uncommon in Los Angeles workplaces. If you are experiencing race discrimination at work in Los Angeles, you are not […]

Disability Rights Challenges in San Francisco In San Francisco, one in ten residents, approximately 96,000 people, report living with a physical and or mental disability. City living poses significant challenges for individuals with disabilities; San Franciscans with disabilities face higher levels of unemployment and poverty, and experience challenges in accessing housing, public spaces, and public […]

Understanding the Framework of California Whistleblower Protections Under California State Law, whistleblowers benefit from extensive, overlapping legal protections that provide comprehensive safeguards against retaliation across industries. California Labor Code § 1102.5 is the foundation of whistleblower protections in the state, prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees who disclose suspected legal violations internally or externally, testify […]

Understanding Corporate Whistleblowing in California’s Financial Sector Generally, whistleblowing refers to the reporting of information reasonably believed to violate any law, rule, or regulation by an individual, business, or government entity. Whistleblower reports most often include information about gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuses of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public […]

Being fired or laid off can be devastating, especially when you believe your termination may be unlawful. If you have been fired, you may be wondering whether or not you should file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Find out if you have a wrongful termination case in San Francisco, and learn about your legal pathways to […]

Overview of California’s Equal Pay Framework The California Equal Pay Act is a law that combats pay discrimination in the California workplace. Under the California Equal Pay Act, significantly strengthened by the 2015 California Fair Pay Act and subsequent amendments, employees in California, irrespective of gender, race, or ethnicity, must be compensated equally for jobs […]

Federal, State, and local laws protect whistleblowers from workplace retaliation. Whistleblowing means disclosing information that one reasonably believes is evidence of a violation of any law or regulation; gross mismanagement; a gross waste of funds; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Whistleblower laws are powerful in that they protect brave workers […]

When Employer Disclosure of Personal Information Becomes a Legal Issue Maintaining employee privacy is a cornerstone of appropriate human resources management. Under California law, workplace privacy statutes, HIPAA, California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), employment agreements, and other common-law privacy protections, employees are granted a reasonable expectation of privacy. As such, employers are required […]

The Growing Importance of Digital Evidence in California Whistleblower Lawsuits Digital records are fundamental pieces of evidence in court cases today. The courts increasingly rely on digital records to establish facts, timelines, and motives in all sort of cases. California whistleblower lawsuits are no exception; digital evidence is central to proving fraud, waste, abuse, or […]

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or assault in San Jose, reach out to a San Jose sexual assault attorney. Whether or not you are confident about wanting to pursue legal claims, consulting with an attorney is always smart; discussing your situation with an expert will give you insight into your […]

Understanding LGBTQ+ Protections in California and Los Angeles Your sexual orientation should never impact your status at work. Both California discrimination protections and federal discrimination protections apply, making it illegal for employers in Los Angeles to discriminate against employees based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Employers may not use an employee’s LGBTQ […]

What Is a Disability Rights Advocate? “Disability Rights Advocate” is an umbrella term that includes a range of professionals working to advance disability justice. Advocates may be disability-rights attorneys who focus on legal issues and pursue legal remedies; policymakers who influence laws and public policy at the systemic level; social workers who provide broad support […]