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What Protections Do Whistleblowers Have in the Workplace?

Article Summary: Definition of whistleblowers in the employment context and what qualifies as protected activity. Guidance on where to direct workplace misconduct reports, including internal channels and government agencies. Overview of California and federal laws that may protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Steps for pursuing legal remedies when an employer takes adverse action after a protected report.   Taking a stand

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What Should You Do in the Immediate Aftermath of a Wrongful Termination?

Getting fired under questionable or illegal circumstances can leave you stunned and unsure of what to do next. What happens to your career? Your income? When a termination feels unfair or retaliatory, that confusion often gives rise to frustration or anxiety. You may be worried about how to pay your bills, support your family, or preserve your professional reputation. Taking

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What Reasonable Accommodations are Owed to Workers with Disabilities?

Job offers and employee retention should come down to qualifications, not physical barriers or outdated policies and practices. Yet in many workplaces, the structure of a job (or the way the hiring process is set up) can shut out professionals with disabilities before they ever get a fair shot. Sometimes the office layout makes it difficult to navigate. Other times,

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What is the Difference Between Wrongful and Constructive Termination?

Can you still pursue litigation against your former employer even if you’re the one who terminated the relationship? It’s a question we often see as people wonder if the hostile work environment that forced them to leave still means they have a window to recover damages. It’s not unusual for someone to feel stuck between staying in a toxic workplace

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Properly Reporting Workplace Harassment Violations in California

Workplace harassment creates a stressful, unfair, and often hostile work environment. If you’re dealing with this kind of treatment at work, you’re probably trying to decide how to proceed. One of the most crucial steps in preserving your rights is understanding how and when to report harassment effectively. In California, the process and expectations for workers are shaped by a

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People With Disabilities Deserve Respect and Protection in the Workplace

Too often, people with disabilities find themselves overlooked in conversations about employment discrimination and harassment. They’re expected to “make do,” to stay silent, or to accept hostile work environments that marginalize them. When an employer fails to provide reasonable accommodations, singles someone out because of a disability, or allows mistreatment to continue, that silence can become unbearable. For many, it

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What is Actually Relevant to Your California Employment Law Case?

You have a right to work and earn a respectable income in California. But, what happens when this right is stepped on? Many employees believe they have an airtight employment law case, only to discover that what seemed like strong evidence carries little weight in a courtroom. Employers often engage in actions that feel unfair, misleading, or downright wrong, but

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How Do You Define a “Hostile Work Environment?”

The workplace is meant to be a space where people are able to thrive and be productive in their careers. Unfortunately, we know that’s not always the case. In some workplaces, challenges arise that disrupt the productivity of the team or individuals. But, how do you know when those challenges stem from what would be legally defined as a “hostile

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