From our offices in Sherman Oaks, we serve clients throughout Southern California.
Employees are often reluctant to report discrimination or harassment out of fear of retaliation. Employers realize their staff depends on their wages, and losing even one paycheck could impoverish them. Furthermore, the worker was responsible for proving the company...
As an employee, you are entitled to a workplace environment that is devoid of any form of discrimination. Unfortunately, friction is not inevitable in the workplace. And sometimes, these disagreements can cross the line – legally speaking. If you find yourself in a...
Workplace marital status discrimination occurs when an applicant or employee is treated unfavorably because of their marital status – whether they are single, married, divorced or widowed. In California, where employee rights are stringently protected, marital status...
Sharing the road with any vehicle can be risky for motorcyclists, but riding near a tractor-trailer poses unique accident hazards. These behemoths of the highway dwarf motorcycles in size and weight. Even a relatively minor collision can have devastating consequences...
If you work as an employee in the Golden State, you’ll be pleased to know that the state legislature enacted the California Whistleblower Protection Act more than a decade ago to better ensure that you and other employees can report violations of law, threats to...
Employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Altering workspaces can help disabled employees perform their job duties more effectively. Employers may refuse accommodations if...
Antilock braking systems (ABS) exist on almost every type of motor vehicle. One two-wheeled transport, in particular, goes without that critical safety system. Motorcycles. After their first attempt failed, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway...
When parting ways with your job in California, it's common for your employer to provide a severance agreement, which might include a general release or waiver of claims. This document is usually part of a severance package, and in signing it, your employer might ask...
How do you plan a route when driving? If you are like most people, you probably do so based on how long it will take you to get there, opting for the route you believe will be quickest. While this seems sensible, research shows there is more to it than that. One...
Unfortunately, many people experience ageism in the workplace. California law protects individuals 40 years and above from discrimination from employers, supervisors and colleagues, yet it still happens. Here is what age discrimination in the workplace looks like:...