Throughout California and, indeed, the United States as a whole, a huge number of workers endure conditions that are simply unacceptable. Whether they are being paid too little or forced to work for too long or being subject to a hostile or unsafe work environment, it is something no one should have to put up […]
read moreThroughout California, all too many people endure unfair treatment at work. Some are not paid enough; others are forced to work excessive hours in terrible conditions, while still others suffer from discrimination and harassment at work. Whatever the case, it is a breach of your employee rights if you are being subjected to such conditions […]
read moreKnowing your rights as an employee is an important part of getting the most out of your working life. Unfortunately, all too many workers in California do not know the full extent of their entitlements and their employer’s obligations toward them. This can often result in serious breaches of employee rights that go unreported for […]
read moreThroughout California, workers receive vastly different wages and not always for doing different levels of work. Sometimes it comes down to the fairness of your employer or the success of their enterprise. However, there are laws in place dictating the minimum wages they are expected to pay, so if you are under this threshold, it […]
read moreIn California, there are many employees who could tell you that every job has its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some jobs are more down than up, especially when your employer ignores your rights and treats you unfairly. Worse still, if you complain, you may be afraid of retaliation and the possibility of being fired for […]
read moreThroughout California, there are many employees who endure working conditions that are far from ideal. Everyone has bad days at work, but some individuals have to deal with unsafe working conditions, discrimination, unfair wages, or even harassment. All of these things are incredibly difficult to deal with, yet many employees worry that if they stand […]
read moreIn California, many employees settle for lower wages than they would like, simply because there are too few options available or because they do not think they can negotiate a higher rate. However, one of the big issues facing some workers is being paid less for their job than a colleague doing the same job. […]
read moreIn California, people lose their jobs every week, yet many of them do not deserve to be fired. Unfortunately, all too many employers abuse their power by treating employees unfairly. Some discriminate against workers for reasons that are unconnected with their job performance, while others retaliate against employees who have gone against their wishes. Whatever […]
read moreMany workers in California work extra hours from time to time. Sometimes an emergency comes up at work, or an important deadline simply has to be met. In other cases, you may be helping out when other employees are on vacation or simply picking up a few extra shifts at the request of your boss. […]
read moreThe longer you have held your position, the greater your experience and, by extension, the better you are likely to be in your job. If you are a hardworking employee, you might hope that after several years of good work, you may be valued by the company. Often this is the case, but sadly this […]
read moreYour job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
To learn more, contact our Westlake Village law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.