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California Supreme Court Serve Up Another Victory For California Workers
Posted in Employment Law on February 28, 2022
Recently, the California Supreme Court in Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. clarified what the standard of proof is for litigating whistleblower claims under Labor Code section 1102.5. Labor Code section 1102.5 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees in California for disclosing a violation of state or federal statute, or a violation of or noncompliance… read more
Forced Arbitration for Sex Abuse Nullified by New Bill
Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment on February 14, 2022
Bipartisan legislation was approved by Congress on Thursday, February 10, 2022, that bars the application of forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. The measure has now been sent to President Biden in an effort to stop a secretive practice that has been used frequently to prevent perpetrators from experiencing… read more
At Will Employment California: All You Need to Know
Posted in Employment Law on February 12, 2022
In California, Governor Newsom signed several Senate and Assembly bills effective this year to increase protections for workers. These bills improve work environments, enforce safety violations, and enhance disability discrimination measures. In addition, a Senate Bill that went into effect in 2017 mandates that the state increases the minimum wage to either $14 or $15… read more
Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Provide COVID-19 Sick Pay in California
Posted in Employment Law on February 10, 2022
On Monday, February 7, 2022, California adopted a policy that should benefit most of the state’s workforce. This new legislation provides supplemental paid sick leave for as long as two weeks when an employee misses work due to COVID-19. Since many individuals must work to make ends meet, regardless of whether they are ill, legislators… read more
How Much Does a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Cost in California?
Posted in Employment Law,Wrongful Termination on January 20, 2022
California enforces strict laws regarding employees’ rights and employers’ legal obligations to their employees. Unfortunately, while many people working in California are familiar with the term “wrongful termination,” many people misinterpret its meaning. Others look at the state’s at-will employment law and wonder how an employer can ever be held accountable for wrongful termination when… read more
How to Prevent Discrimination in the Workplace in California?
Posted in Discrimination,Employment Law,Workplace Discrimination on December 22, 2021
Federal and state laws prohibit California employers from discriminating against job applicants or employees based on certain protected characteristics, including race, religion, sex, age, and disability status. Workplace discrimination can occur in many forms, such as refusing to hire, refusing to promote, demoting, or terminating workers based on these characteristics, adopting company policies that disproportionately… read more
What Is An Interactive Process?
Posted in Employment Law on December 4, 2021
Under California law, the purpose of an “interactive process” is to have an employer communicate with its employee (with a disability) to exchange information about job skills and job openings to determine what reasonable accommodations can be provided. Holding a meeting with an employee to review their work restrictions in comparison to the essential job… read more
Posted in Firm News on December 3, 2021
Rene Maldonado is one of our highly-skilled attorneys here at the Law Office of Omid Nosrati. He focuses on employment law and has extensive experience with cases involving discrimination, harassment, whistleblowers, and wrongful termination. His passion for client advocacy is second to none and he utilizes his wide-spanning experience to bring a high level of… read more
Posted in Firm News on December 2, 2021
This is what a recent client had to say about our services: “I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case. They had excellent communication skills, had great attention to my case, responded quickly, were attentive, and kept me updated at all times during the long process. They were extremely patient and understanding. Hopefully,… read more
Posted in Discrimination,Employment Law,Workplace Discrimination on December 1, 2021
Everyone deserves to be able to go to work and do their job without fear of harassment. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Hostile workplaces can take an extreme mental toll on employees and can lead to things like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder. While there are laws in… read more