If you are employed in California, there is a good chance that you are subject to employment-at-will rules. This means that you could be dismissed from your position for almost any reason, or no reason at all and at any time. If you do not have a contract and no specific agreement regarding the duration […]
read moreFair treatment is an essential element of a happy working environment. Sadly, it is not something that all employees in California benefit from. However, as we have seen before, many workers are subjected to demeaning, insulting or otherwise unfair treatment in their place of work at the hands of colleagues and superiors. Often, at the […]
read moreLosing your job is a horrible experience. Not only can it be upsetting and humiliating, but it may also leave you with severe financial worries. How will you keep up with day-to-day expenses? Furthermore, what happens if you have a family? In a previous article, we discussed the options that may be available to you […]
read moreNo one should have to endure sexual abuse or harassment in any area of their life and the workplace is no exception. Unfortunately, all too many employees are subjected to inappropriate comments, requests, and even physical abuse. To make things worse, many fear that reporting this unacceptable behavior may cost them their jobs. However, after […]
read moreIf you have a disability, there may be some things that you find harder to do than other people. However, this does not mean you are any less willing to do them or capable of doing them well. This includes finding employment. Just because you have a disability, this does not mean you are not […]
read moreDiscrimination should not be tolerated anywhere, and the workplace is no exception. You deserve to be treated fairly, both by your colleagues and by your employers. However, it is an unfortunate fact that many workers in California are subjected to hostile work environments and unfair treatment as a result of traits that have nothing to […]
read moreFor any hard-working individual, getting a fair wage is often an important factor in their employment. Why work long hours and give your all to a job if you are not treated fairly as a result? Although many states have laws surrounding minimum wage rates, this is not the case everywhere. Even where these laws […]
read moreBeing dismissed from your job is a deeply unpleasant thing to go through. But what if your dismissal was unfair, or even illegal? Sadly, many workers in California lose their jobs as the result of discrimination or because they refused to accept illegal actions on the part of their employer. In a previous article, we […]
read moreIf the environment you work in is unfriendly, there is a good chance that your performance will suffer. In some ways, however, this may be the least of your worries. Sexual harassment can be deeply distressing and very difficult to deal with. However, if you are subjected to harassment in the workplace, it is important […]
read moreBeing treated unfairly in your place of work is never a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, it is something that many workers face. Often the mistreatment arises in the form of discrimination. Whether it is discrimination over age, gender, race, sexuality, or otherwise, it is not something that anyone should have to tolerate. However, for some people, […]
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.