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Fired for Reporting Workplace Sexual Harassment
Reporting workplace sexual harassment can be intimidating. Understandably, many employees fear the potential consequences of reporting harassment, including the possibility of getting fired. The Law Protects Employees Who Report Workplace Sexual Harassment...
I’m a Man. Can I Claim Sexual Harassment?
YES. It is illegal for anyone to be subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, regardless of sex. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination, which is illegal. It does not matter what sex the victim or harasser is, as there is no requirement that the...
Can You Sue Your Lawyer? 8 Reasons Why You Might
Your Lawyer Gave Inaccurate Legal Advice The failure to provide competent legal information can be grounds for a legal malpractice claim. This can include drafting a contract with inconsistent terms, improperly using legal authority, or failing to inform...
Verbal Sexual Harassment Explained
What is Verbal Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment can take on many forms, especially in the workplace. Verbal sexual harassment is one that can be overlooked but is not nearly less serious than other forms sexual harassment can take on. Look on for some common...
What to Do When You Would Like to Sue Your Attorney
Close up of elegant busienssman wearing navy blue jacket, red tie and pocket square. Unrecognizable person, part of. If you are considering suing your attorney, a good first step is evaluating what went wrong. It is important to remember that just because you lost...
What is Virtual Workplace Harassment?
At the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic many workplaces were quick to adopt a work from home schedule for their employees. While working from home has its comforts, it has also resulted in a rise in virtual workplace harassment. While most people would imagine...
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My employer is asking me to waive my overtime, is this legal?
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_overtime.htm
https://www.replicon.com/resource/overtime-law-california/
Not Getting Paid For All the Time You Worked?
Are you working hours that you’re not getting paid for? You should be paid for all of your hours worked, including any preparation time, clean-up time, time spent putting on a uniform or safety gear, and travel time between job sites. According to the U.S. Department...
