Employment and Labor Law

As an LGBTQ person in the workforce, you may wonder whether or not to publicly come out at work. While there are definite benefits to being out and proud in your workplace, it may also lead to incidents of harassment and hostility.  According to a survey done by the Center for...

Wrongful termination is when an employee is fired for reasons that violate the law or their employment contract. California’s comprehensive labor laws intensify this issue by safeguarding worker rights. While bosses can usually fire employees for any reason (or no reason), they can’t do it for illegal reasons like discrimination or...

With many employees starting to go back into the office after the pandemic, many wonder what would happen if they were to get sick. For instance, you wake up one morning with a sore throat and headache. You will need to take the day off, but are afraid of your employer...

What happens if you were fired at work without a warning? Would you be able to file a lawsuit against your employer for firing you without a written warning? Generally, being fired without a warning is not enough to raise a legal claim against your employer. However, there are some scenarios...