If this complaint process does not fix things, you can get a “right to sue” letter and file a retaliation lawsuit in California state court or in federal court. Our employment lawyers have found that it is generally a good idea to bring your retaliation complaint to your human resources ...
having your pay docked, receiving a negative employee evaluation, being demoted, or even being fired. These forms of retaliation themselves qualify as harassment, and your attorney needs to be aware of them.
It’s no secret that the work environment has changed in recent years. We’ve experienced a pandemic, a labor shortage, inflation, and a contentious election, just to name a few. The recentMercer Global Talent Trendsfound that more than 80% of employees are at risk of burnout. This was ...
Editor’s Note: A lawsuit has been filed against Activision Blizzard by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which alleges the company has engaged in abuse, discrimination, and retaliation against its female employees. Activision Blizzard has denied the allegations. The full detai...
If the tenant does not move out before the date mentioned in the eviction notice, the landlord can file a lawsuit. In California, there are different types of eviction notices depending on the violation: 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit:If the tenant has failed to pay rent, this notice...
On April 24, President Joe Biden signed legislation requiringTikTok parent ByteDance to sell to a U.S. ownerwithin a year or to shut down. TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, filed a lawsuit against the U.S., claiming the security concerns were overblown and the law ...
Visit the official website of theNational Adult Protective Services Associationto find phone numbers for the APS branch near you. Nursing Home Law Firms Sometimes, the only way victims of abuse and their loved ones feel like they can get closure is tofile a lawsuitagainst negligent nursing homes...
Like programs created under the Dodd-Frank Act, the FCA also prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers who report potential fraud on the government and gives them the right to bring a federal lawsuit if their employers do so. If a whistleblower’s FCA case is successful, the whistleblower...
times, situations, witnesses, and anything else that comes to mind. Inform the person who has been accused that a complaint has been filed and that no retaliation or unethical behaviour will be permitted. Request patience from the person as you undertake a thorough examination of sexual harassment...
While at-will employers are not required to have written warnings or other documentation before firing an employee, it can help organize the termination conversation and serve as evidence in the event of a lawsuit. Direct managers should recruit a reliable witness, such as someone from HR or ano...