Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms. The Oxnard sexual harassment attorney with Gutierrez Law Firm Trial Attorneys has encountered countless examples of it while protecting the rights of California workers. We know how insidious it can be, and we want you to be prepared to identify when it happens and how to protect…
Sexual harassment in the workplace happens more often than most of us care to admit. You can face many kinds, but quid pro quo is especially egregious due to the inherent power imbalance. At Gutierrez Law Firm Trial Lawyers, our Oxnard sexual harassment attorney adamantly believes that California workers deserve to acquire promotions or adverse employment…
Under the California Equal Pay Act, employers cannot pay their employees less because of their sex or gender. Despite this, women earn 79 cents for every dollar a man earns for the same type of work nationally. It is important that workers know their rights in case they are faced with discriminatory wage practices,…
Some employers try to use arbitration agreements to avoid lawsuits by employees in cases of violations of labor laws (for example, in cases of wages or workplace harassment). When an employee signs an arbitration agreement, they agree that any following case will not be evaluated by a court of law, but by an extrajudicial…
Age discrimination lawsuits are on the rise. 20% of employment complaints in 2017 in California were for age discrimination. At the federal level, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has also seen an increase in claims. Between 2010 and 2018, companies paid $810.4 million to settle charges with the EEOC, not including litigation. The…
Pregnancies are often exciting, but they can also cause expectant mothers to worry about possible complications from their work situation. Mothers often need recovery and rest time after bringing a new life into the world, while fathers can benefit from spending time bonding with their newborns. However, if you’re afraid of losing your job,…
The United States of America, over several centuries of immigration, has ended up as a multicultural tapestry of languages, skin tones, and nationalities. Our country remains a destination for many people who feel endangered in their home countries, and many immigrants arrive with limited English proficiency. Still, non-English speakers must earn a living, which…
If you have been fired and you believe you have grounds to get compensation from your employer due to an illegal action against you, here are some things you should do to protect your case: Gather your benefit plan documentation: If you have a benefit plan, communicate with HR and request a copy. According to…
Employers can withhold taxes, Social Security contributions, and other partial amounts for certain benefits. However, this does not include deductions that are not allowed by law. Not sure if the amount you receive in your paycheck is correct? You can review the list below to see if your employer has made any deductions that…
As a California employee, you are eligible for the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave for up to 12 weeks of family or protected health leave from work over a 12-month period. The CFRA applies to you if your California employer has more than five employees and if you have worked at least 20…