2013
Harassment, wrongful termination cited in suit against actress
Being fired from a job can be devastating, especially in an economy where it can be very difficult to find a new position quickly. A person who is fired often experiences emotional and financial hardships as a result, which ...
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California woman says she was wrongfully fired for premarital sex
Getting fired from a job can be a devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. It can also be difficult to recover professionally from being terminated from a position. While an employer has the right to fire a ...
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Court: Being ‘irresistible’ was grounds for termination
Women have been the targets of various workplace discrimination cases for probably as long as there has been a workplace. However, women all across California and nationwide continue to be the victims of discrimination and ...
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Wrongful Termination for Reporting Harassment
A sex scandal that occurred among Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is set to resurface in a lawsuit brought by a former captain for wrongful termination. The captain of the force alleges he was fired for reporting ...
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School District Loses Sexual Harassment Case
A lawsuit was filed against Mountain Empire Unified School District by a principal. The principal alleged that she was unfairly demoted for reporting sexual harassment by a school district superintendent, who ultimately ...
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Worker sues after he was fired during hospital stay
Employees who deal with family members becoming ill or becoming sick themselves should know they are protected by law when it comes to their job. Eligible California workers on a medical leave of absence should not have to ...
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Claim: The firing is wrong on ‘The Price is Right’
Show business is historically a fiercely competitive industry where people have to fight for every opportunity to make it big. When a person does secure a stable job, it can be crucial for them to keep it. Unfortunately, this ...
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Woman fired after complaining about improper conduct
In this economy, some people are staying at jobs in a negative work environment out of concern that they may not be able to find another job. Questionable employment practices are overlooked, workers may be afraid to speak up ...
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Woman loses appeal in FMLA dispute because of paperwork
Dealing with employment issues at the same time that you are worried about medical issues can make the process of taking a leave from work confusing. Because there are so many California companies that willfully violate the ...
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Could Jessica Simpson lose endorsement job if she is pregnant?
In traditional jobs, a woman is required to receive certain accommodations when and if she becomes pregnant. She should be able to take plenty of rests and breaks, she should not be forced to lift heavy objects, and she ...
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