Editor’s Note: As leading San Francisco Bay Area sexual harassment attorneys, here is an update on a Berkeley sexual harassment lawsuit. If you think you may have experienced sexual harassment, please reach out for an attorney consultation. With offices in Oakland and San Anselmo, as well as consultations available over the phone / Skype, a confidential […]
Editor’s Note: As San Francisco Bay Area civil rights and discrimination attorneys, we often get queries from the public about civil rights issues in the news. In this post we address President Donald Trump’s recent hints that he may pardon former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is currently in jail for violating the civil rights of Americans in […]
Editor’s Note As San Francisco Bay Area wrongful termination attorneys, we often get queries from the public as to the limits on wrongful termination in employment. The recent controversy at Google over former employee James Damore and his “screed” on gender issues at Google brings up an interesting question. What is the potential for a […]
When employees get sick or hurt and need to take time off, employers may try to fire them. However, state and federal lawmakers have passed statutes to help employees keep their jobs when they get sick, and get back to work once they feel better. Who is Protected? Under the federal Family and Medical Leave […]
The press on Silicon Valley firms and sexual harassment hasn’t been very good, lately. As one of the leading sexual harassment law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, we not only keep a keen eye on this issue but we’re also called upon by the media to comment on ‘events in the news.’ To […]
In order to make sure employers aren’t doing anything illegal, California encourages employees to report violations of state or federal laws to supervisors or government agencies. California wants to protect employees who “blow the whistle” on their boss’ bad behavior, and “whistleblower” statutes make it illegal for employers to fire, demote, or punish employees for […]
Many professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area experience racial discrimination every day even though it is prohibited by law. According to a poll in Money.CNN.com, racial discrimination is a major issue that at least “15 percent of Hispanics and 26 percent of black people experienced within the last month.” Many victims do not know […]
For many people in the San Francisco Bay Area, the effects of workplace harassment do not end in the workplace. They often permeate into their lives, affecting their physical and emotional health, personal relationships and overall quality of life. According to MedicalDaily.com, “45 percent of workplace harassment victims experience health issues from the stress of […]
In their efforts to build a better future for their companies, businesses may hire employees from different ethnic backgrounds and experiences. Some of the existing employees may not react well to change — they may have been happy with the way things were. In fact, this new management decision might pose challenges on several fronts […]
We recently published a SlideShare document about the ongoing issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out about your rights as a California worker, common mistakes to avoid and more. Sexual harassment in california workplaces from The Law Buzz Consultation with a Sexual Harassment Lawyer If you think you may be a victim of […]