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Wrongful Termination Statute of Limitations California (2024)

Posted in Wrongful Termination on November 15, 2022

Do you believe you were wrongfully fired? Whether it was a suspected discrimination firing, a retaliation firing, or a violation of public policy, being wrongfully terminated is not only frustrating to deal with but also illegal for an employer to do. And even if your employment was terminated years ago, you may still have legal… read more

California Sick Leave Laws & Entitlements

Posted in Wage & Hour Laws on October 17, 2022

California has some of the most employee-friendly laws in the country. Most employers in the state have to obey certain laws that require them to provide paid or unpaid medical and family leave. Understanding the rights you have as a worker in California can help you request sick leave and fight for sick days or… read more

Nosrati Law Awards Annual Scholarship!

Posted in Firm News on July 21, 2022

Jessica A. is an undergrad at the University of Texas at El Paso.  Jessica is a Senior in the College of Liberal Arts and is concentrating her studies in area of grief.  Jessica has a ten year old daughter and is a full time caregiver for her mother.  We are delighted to be able to… read more

California Workplace Sexual Harassment Statistics 2024

Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment,Workplace Discrimination on June 30, 2022

Sexual harassment in the workplace violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. Sexual harassment can come in many forms in the workplace and is, unfortunately, somewhat common. California law defines sexual harassment not only as unwelcome advances or sexual actions that create a hostile work environment but also… read more

Nosratilaw, A Professional Law Corporation Represent Robinhood Employee’s ‘Toxic’ Sexism Lawsuit

Posted in Workplace Discrimination,Wrongful Termination on June 17, 2022

A Robinhood employee, and one of the industry’s leading women in A.I. research, was unceremoniously fired the same day she returned to work after a trip abroad to care for her terminally ill mother in Turkey by her employer Robinhood, a free online brokerage firm. According to her the termination was callous and illegal and… read more

Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse in California: What’s the Difference?

Posted in Employment Law,Sexual Harassment,Workplace Discrimination on April 15, 2022

While it’s hard to put a label on the emotional impact of any type of unwanted sexual act, the law must have very distinct categories. The main differences among the terms sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse are their legal implications – and none of these words can categorize the emotional impact that they… read more

What Are Some Examples of Workplace Discrimination in California?

Posted in Employment Law,Workplace Discrimination on March 15, 2022

Employment attorneys in California handle many different types of cases related to discrimination in the workplace. Some of these cases involve wrongful termination due to the employee’s gender or gender identity. Others may be circumstances in which a whistleblower was subjected to workplace retaliation or unfair disciplinary actions. These examples barely scratch the surface of… read more

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 2024: 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