From our offices in Encino, we serve clients throughout Southern California.
A hostile work environment happens when unwelcome behavior at work becomes so harsh or happens frequently, making it hard for someone to do their job. In California, this behavior usually involves a protected trait, like race, sex, age, disability or religion. But...
Remote work does not always involve employees working from another country or state. You may live in Ohio or Texas while working remotely for a company based in Los Angeles, San Diego or another California city. In these situations, determining which state’s...
A sudden job loss can leave people scrambling to pay their bills. The job market can be unpredictable, and even those who diligently seek new employment could spend weeks between positions after a termination. Frequently, employees starting new jobs negotiate contract...
Your supervisor sends you a flirty message on Slack after work hours. A coworker posts an inappropriate meme in your Teams group chat. Someone keeps asking you out through direct messages even after you say no. These situations happen more often than you might think....
Dealing with a toxic workplace can take a real toll on your health, career and peace of mind. While state training standards describe “abusive conduct,” courts often look deeper at context, motivation and impact before treating it as a legal issue. What separates...
A workplace can feel stressful or uncomfortable at times, but that does not always make it hostile. In California, the law uses a stronger standard before it calls a workplace abusive. This difference matters. To file a hostile work environment claim, you must show...
California has some of the strongest employment laws in the country. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that every workplace is safe or respectful. A hostile work environment can take a serious toll on your mental health, job performance and career trajectory. It's...
Promotion opportunities are often key to employees staying motivated and committed to their jobs. When you’ve consistently delivered strong results and have the skills to take on more responsibility, it’s only natural to expect recognition in the form of career...
Older people are treated with considerable respect in certain cultures. They are valued for the wisdom they have accrued over time, wisdom they can share with those younger than them. Sadly, that’s not always true in U.S. workplaces where getting older is sometimes...
In some cases, it feels like on-the-job harassment is contagious. One employee comes forward and says that they experienced sexual harassment, and suddenly there are two or three other employees who are saying the same thing. This is also something that happened to...