Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Blog
Covers California employment law topics including disability and medical discrimination, as well as workplace harassment.
Author: Greenberg & Rudman is located in Beverly Hills, Calif. The firm also authors Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog.
Blawg Related Categories: Labor & Employment • States • California • Law Firm
Recent Posts from Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Blog
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CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES: CHECK YOUR PAYSTUBS TO MAKE SURE YOUR EMPLOYER IS FOLLOWING THE LAW BY INCLUDING THE RIGHT INFORMATION
Under the California Labor Code, your employer is required to include certain information on your pay stub. This information is not elective --- your employer must include it on each and every one of your…
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CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE TIME OFF TO VOTE
California law requires that your employer give you time off to vote in the upcoming election if you do not have time to vote outside of your normal work schedule. The law provides for up…
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FOOTBALL FANS AND CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES ALIKE DESERVE REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS IN THEIR WORKPLACE FOR DISABILITIES
In the California workplace, your employer is required by law to provide you with reasonable accommodations for your disability. Now, this accommodation also extends to the football stadium. Three hearing-impaired Redskins fans brought a lawsuit…
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LOS ANGELES COP WINS $3.1 MILLION AGAINST THE LAPD IN A RETALIATION CLAIM
A Los Angeles police officer was retaliated against by his employer, the LAPD, after he reported his supervisor’s misconduct. It is against the law for an employer, even the LAPD, to retaliate against an employee…
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NEW FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES MORE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION PROTECTION TO CA EMPLOYEES: AMENDMENT TO AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
An amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will likely mean that more CA employees will be considered disabled and receive additional protection from medical discrimination. The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 was passed…
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MISSION VIEJO, CA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS
Mission Viejo, California is a suburb in Orange County, CA nestled in the Saddleback Mountains. A recent survey awarded Mission Viejo as the safest city in the US. This does not mean that its residents…
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ARTHRITIS AS A MEDICAL DISABILITY IN THE CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE
Arthritis in the California workplace is an increasing medical issue. Arthritis means an inflammation of the joints. There are over 100 types of known arthritis. Many California employees suffer through debilitating arthritis on the…
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EMPLOYER IN TROUBLE FOR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN EMPLOYEES
Sterling Jewelers is being charged with discriminating against women. Under Federal and California law, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of his or her gender. Additionally, discrimination based on…
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YOUR EMPLOYER CANNOT DENY YOU MEAL AND REST BREAKS: CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES CAN SUE
Wal-Mart employees are suing Walmart for damages, claiming they were not paid for meal and rest periods. California and federal law states that in most circumstances, employers must pay employees for their meal and rest…
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FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS EXPERIENCE HARASSMENT AND A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
A hostile work environment can occur at any job --- even at the police academy. No matter where it occurs, a hostile work environment is against California and federal law. A hostile work environment is…