As a federal employee, the law protects you from unfair treatment, discrimination and harassment in the workplace. If you believe your rights have been trampled upon, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to seek justice. If...
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Employment Disputes
California expands time to bring employment discrimination actions
Working professionals experience employment law issues routinely, but they deserve to have their voice heard. California is considered an employee-friendly state, but its legal processes can seem intricate and overwhelming to people unfamiliar with the legal...
What costs can an employer deduct from my paycheck?
You expect to be paid for your hard work. While you understand that employers must withhold taxes, imagine receiving your paycheck and discovering that your employer took money out of your check to cover the cost of a uniform or other business expense. If confronted...
Was I misclassified by my employer?
Generally, employers in California will classify all workers as either employees or independent contractors. To determine whether someone is an employee, the employer should consider the following factors: Whether the employer has the right to control what worker does...
Preparing for your EEOC hearing
If you have filed a discrimination claim against your employer, you know the decision was not an easy one. It is natural to feel scared or intimidated if you are going up against your employer in court, alleging that you are a victim of discrimination. Once your claim...
Have you been discriminated against in your job appraisal?
Discrimination is more common in the workplace than many people realize, perhaps because a lot of this discrimination is hidden in one way or another. Hidden discrimination at work can be just as damaging as blatant discrimination, causing workers to suffer adverse...
What advantages are there for employees to mediate?
When you experience discrimination, at the moment, you feel hurt and violated. However, at some point, you will want to fight back. And, luckily, since workplace discrimination is illegal, victims can fight back through litigation. However, justice does not always...
What to expect after filing an EEOC discrimination charge
Deciding whether to file a claim against your employer is a gut-wrenching experience, especially if you rely on your paycheck to survive. However, everyone has their breaking point, and usually, after speaking with an employment law attorney, employees who reach that...
Is there a way to resolve my discrimination case easier?
Facing discrimination at work is demoralizing, unfair and frustrating. To be judged or harmed based on something you have no control is both sad and illegal. Then, even if the EEOC finds for you, you learn that you still have to go through a court or an administrative...
Tips for building your wrongful termination case
If you have been terminated from your employment, you are probably worried about your future. And, depending on the circumstances of your firing, you might feel like you were cheated out of your job. If this is the case, you may want to start considering whether you...