Although this blog has discussed California unemployment compensation before, a review of the eligibility requirements may be helpful. After all, San Diego employees who either have recently lost their jobs or sense they are in immediate danger of doing so may rely on...
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Representing terminated workers in severance negotiations
As a previous post on this blog discussed, workers in San Diego who are let go from their job may be offered a severance agreement as they are on the way out to door. This is obviously a stressful time for a worker, and it may be hard to think clearly about whether...
What should I look for in a severance agreement?
Even when a San Diego employee knows that they are at the end of their tenure at their present job, getting let go is still an emotionally difficult experience for a variety of reasons. In addition to having to go through the embarrassment of being unemployed, a...
City employee says she faced retaliation for following protocol
For some workers in San Diego, there is often a choice between following the law and doing what the employer wants. If the worker decides to adhere to the law, he or she runs the risk of facing some form of retaliation by the employer. That can even lead to dismissal....
Know what steps to take when reporting harassment at work
Although there is a national movement to report and stop harassing behaviors in the workplace, it remains an uphill climb in California to make certain that business owners, supervisors, fellow employees and others do not feel as if they can continue to harass people...
Woman files lawsuit claiming sexual harassment at Uber
An increasing number of people in California and across the nation are feeling emboldened in pursuing compensation after facing sexual harassment on the job. Because this problem is so prevalent and more people are speaking up about it, the behavior is no longer being...
What is a noncompetition clause?
Imagine being offered a new and exciting job. But, the employer requires a California employment contract, a lengthy document, written by lawyers, with various clauses. And, one of these clauses is a noncompetition clause. However, before signing one should understand...
What benefits is my employer required to provide?
As an employee, most people are probably aware that they have some very basic rights and if their employer violates these rights they may take legal action. However, if you are now, or have ever, searched for a job, you likely know that one of the very important...
Fighting sexual harassment in Southern California
In this era of the "Me Too" movement, when once-beloved television and film icons are suffering the consequences of their patterns of sexual harassment, victims of such harassment are feeling more empowered and less fear about coming forward with their claims....
Should I sign a contract with an arbitration agreement?
When provided with an employment contract, it is common for employers to include an arbitration agreement in these contracts. So, if you have signed an employment contract recently, you may have agreed to this arbitration clause without even knowing it. So, what does...
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