Employee Rights

Employees who file complaints about health and safety in the workplace, injustice, coverups of wrongdoing and criminal offenses are considered whistleblowers. Since whistleblowers are filing complaints to improve the workplace environment, they are protected from retaliation under the law. Therefore, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because they expressed concerns for the company. It is also illegal for an employer to create a difficult work environment for an employee who filed a complaint. If an employer does wrongfully retaliate, this instance is considered discrimination and should not be tolerated.

If you have been wrongfully terminated because you made a disclosure or feel that you have been discriminated against by doing so, you may have a case for whistleblowing discrimination. Our compassionate team of employment attorneys are prepared to assist you in your situation. Call Strong Advocates today in faith; we will bring your discrimination case to justice.

In California, it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or discriminate an employee because she is pregnant. There are a range of laws that protect pregnant employees that come into effect once the worker has made the employer aware of her pregnancy. This can be done verbally, over email or in a formal letter. However, if an employee lets her employer know of her pregnancy in person, she should still document this over email to have proof that she made her employer aware.

If you have been discriminated against at work due to pregnancy, reach out to a compassionate Strong Advocates attorney today. We will bring your case to the justice it deserves.

Disability discrimination can occur in all employment processes, including hiring and firing. Though an employer does not have to hire a potential employee with a disability, they can not refuse to hire a qualified individual because of the disability. Disability discrimination is wrongful and should not be tolerated. If you feel that you have been discriminated at work due to a disability, reach out to the experienced employment attorneys with Strong Advocates today to receive a consultation for your case.

If you are a victim of wrongful termination or sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to know your rights and to reach out for help to a skilled wrongful termination attorney if legal action is necessary. In California, you have one year after the last instance of sexual harassment or after the date of termination to file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Note that California is an “at will” state, meaning that an employer can fire an employee for any or no cause. However, this is only relevant as long as the employer did not participate in any unlawful misconduct during the employee’s duration of work for the company. This includes any form of ongoing and unwelcome sexual harassment as well as breaching a signed contract stating the specific terms of employment or firing an employee for any unlawful reason.

California law protects employees in case of a sexual harassment report. It is illegal to terminate employment due to an employee reporting sexual harassment. Employers are legally obligated to listen to your complaints, investigate without bias and to take every necessary action to make the harassment end.

If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, keep away from self-blame. It is not your fault or responsibility and in no way should you feel ashamed for someone else’s deprecating actions. Do not ignore your perpetrator or let unwelcome sexual misconduct continue for any reason; you are protected by the law. If the behavior is severe enough to take legal action, do not pursue this alone. A skilled sexual harassment attorney will help you get the compensation you deserve and relieve you of the burden of filing a claim yourself.

If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to take the necessary steps to end your discomfort in case the harassment continues or worsens. The first step is to confront your perpetrator as long as you feel safe and comfortable to do so. Let them know that the harassment is unwelcome and tell them to stop. If the sexual harassment continues after you have addressed the problem, contact your direct supervisor or another close supervisor for help. If the employer does not respond with steps to end the harassment, contact an experienced sexual harassment lawyer to ensure your safety and end your discomfort.

Sexual harassment at work can occur in a variety of scenarios, from sexual innuendos to stalking. If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, please do not feel ashamed to come forward for help. It is important to understand your rights and to know what is considered to be unlawful in the workplace.

Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees are protected from hostile work environments created by sexual misconduct or remarks. If you feel that you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to not take on a case alone. Reach out to Strong Advocates’ experienced sexual harassment attorneys for help.

Discrimination in the workplace is illegal and should not be tolerated. If you are a victim of employment discrimination and want to take legal action, it is important to reach out for help. The workplace discrimination attorneys at Strong Advocates are here to guide you through the legal process of making a claim of employment discrimination to get you the justice and compensation you seek.

There are many types of workplace discrimination in an assortment of employment-related situations. Discrimination can occur during the hiring and firing processes, in determining promotion and demotion, as well as in harassment scenarios. The types of workplace discrimination include: gender, sexuality, race, national origin, religion, medical condition and veteran status.

California law protects employees against wrongful termination in the workplace. Though it is an “at-will” state, meaning that an employer can terminate a worker’s employment for any or no reason, there are exceptions to the rule. It is illegal for an employer to fire an employee due to protected statuses such as race, national origin, disability, gender and sexual orientation. It is also illegal for an employer to fire an employee based on retaliation if, for example, the employee filed a complaint.

Reach out to a skilled Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer today with Strong Advocates to better understand your legal stance. We will fight for your justice.

On this episode of Employee Rights, we look at how a former employee of Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo is suing the school for wrongful termination based on sex discrimination, being pregnant and having a medical condition.