Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

Changing Landscape of California Employment Law

January 25, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

As the court system makes various rulings with regard to workplace discrimination potential plaintiffs and their lawyers are forced to adjust the way they approach cases.

In 2011, the United States Supreme Court made it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring successful class-action workplace discrimination lawsuits. However, there are other avenues for employment litigation in California and throughout the United States.

The actions by the Supreme Court have not eliminated recourse for plaintiffs. In fact, plaintiffs have only decided to change tactics. Now, according to lawyers in the field, more wage and hour complaints are being filed.

Former Sales Manager Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

January 22, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A senior sales manager who once worked for Oracle Corporation is filing a wrongful termination lawsuit

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa wrongful termination lawyer can help you decide if your employer has retaliated against you or terminated you in violation of California or federal law.

A former sales manager has filed a wrongful termination suit claiming that actions by his employer violated California labor law and federal employment law.

Restaurant Workers’ Rights Sometimes Non-existent

January 20, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Recent studies point out the egregious way in which restaurant workers are treated in many cases.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help any worker decide if their employment rights have been violated.

As activists for the rights of restaurant workers take a more serious look at the treatment of those employed in the food service industry.

Denial of Shift Change could be Retaliation

January 16, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

Its possible that refusal to allow a shift change is an adverse employment action for purposes of an employees retaliation claim.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you decide if your employer has retaliated against you in some way.

In a recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals the Court concluded that a transfer from one shift to another may be enough to qualify as an adverse employment action.

Military Status Discrimination Law Protects Veterans

January 13, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A Federal Law known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protects the civilian job benefits and rights of members of Reserve components and veterans.

A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you determine if you have a case for employment discrimination based on your status as a veteran.

The law covers many areas with regard to an individuals status as a member of the military. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) establishes the total length of time that an individual may be away from work when serving in the military and still retain employment rights.

California Workers see Minimum Wage Increase and Immigrant Worker Protection in 2014

January 10, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

As workers in California experience many changes, one such positive change is an increase in the minimum wage. By this summer the minimum wage in California will increase by one dollar.

Our employment lawyers in Orange County are aware that many individuals are struggling to make ends meet when their pay is unacceptably low. To combat this problem, and help low income workers, California has introduced a minimum wage increase to $9 per hour.

The change in the minimum wage law will occur on July 1, 2014. Although there are many changes to California’s employment laws as of 2014, the minimum wage increase is high on the list of important changes.

$43 Million recovered for Sexually Harassed Workers

January 7, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

According to statistics from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, victims of sexual harassment recovered $43 million from employers in 2012 (the most recent year for which data is currently available).

Our sexual harassment lawyers in Orange County know that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives a staggering number of sexual harassment complaints annually.

Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the United States. In fact, almost 7% of all sexual harassment complaints were filed in California. Of all employment charges filed in California 27.5% were related to sex.

California Man Files Disability and Age Discrimination Suit

January 5, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

According to TheCalifornian.com, a man who was employed as a maintenance worker recently filed a suit alleging he was illegally terminated.

Our Costa Mesa disability discrimination lawyers know that employers will sometimes take advantage of both disabled and older workers and may even terminate them in violation of the law.

The worker filed a 15-page complaint and demanded a jury trial for the employer’s actions and the resulting termination. The man was older than 55 years of age and had an injured back.

California Worker Wins Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

January 1, 2014 | by Nassiri Law

A former power line worker has been awarded over $1 million in a recent lawsuit.

Our wrongful termination attorneys can represent clients who have been fired in a variety of employment lawsuits.

The employee, a line worker, worked for the electric company for about eight years when he and his crew were asked to replace a damaged electrical pole.

LGBT Workplace Discrimination Statistics

December 30, 2013 | by Nassiri Law

In the wake of the Senate’s approval of the Employee Non-Discrimination Act a Los Angeles Times article, reports a significant number of LGBT workers are discriminated against.

Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys know that the Employee Non-Discrimination Act is a significant step forward for the LGBT community and are committed to protecting the rights of all employees.

The Employee Non-Discrimination Act passed the U.S. Senate with a vote of 64-32. The Act was introduced in 1994 and has been resurrected from time to time since then without becoming law.