In today's corporate landscape, the role of whistleblowers has become increasingly vital in upholding transparency and accountability within organizations. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, unethical practices and potential risks that could...
Wrongful Termination
Forced arbitrations are back in play for California employees
California is a fairly “employee-friendly” state, but that doesn’t always hold true – and it certainly doesn’t apply to a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court reversed itself, ruling that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) trumps Assembly Bill...
Can you get fired for posting online about your workplace?
You may love your job but hate your boss, or love your boss but hate your pay or working conditions – or maybe you don’t care for any of them. How much leeway, however, do you have to take to an online forum and exercise your freedom of speech about the situation,...
Can your boss fire you for making a complaint?
It's very difficult to be in a situation where you witness something at work that you believe to be discrimination. Even though you know you should file a complaint because you don't want the behavior to continue, you hesitate because you're worried about what might...
What constitutes wrongful termination?
As with many other jurisdictions across the US, California is an at-will employment state. Generally, this means that employers can let go of workers without providing them with a reason. This can also provide employees with a little more flexibility in terms of...
How companies try to hide wrongful terminations
According to the current employment laws in California, every employment agreement in the state is an at-will arrangement. Workers can leave their job at any time with consequences, and a company can terminate a worker for any reason or sometimes for no reason at all....
Understanding the basics of wrongful termination
While you may be employed at will in California, your employer is still bound by some restrictions. No matter what an employer may think, firing an employee for certain reasons is illegal, and that amounts to “wrongful” termination. As the victim, you need to take...
Can your current employer fire you for job searching in California?
It’s common practice to look for a job while you are still employed. After all, no one wants to jump into the uncertainties of unemployment with both feet. Besides that, lack of career growth or unfavorable conditions at your workplace may lead you to look for other...
Can your employer fire you because of a medical condition?
You've been with the company for years, but then you are injured in a car crash or you develop symptoms of a serious illness. All of a sudden, what you can do on the job changes dramatically. You may need support to keep working because of your medical condition. All...