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Men, Women Both Targets Of Sexual Harassment In California Workplaces

Denis ZilberbergSeptember 16, 2021

Although #MeToo brought the simmering underbelly of sexual harassment to the surface in a big way, it still exists (and may always exist) in the modern workplace. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission fielded over 6,500 claims of sexual harassment in the fiscal year 2020 alone. This is still an unacceptable level and indicates […]

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LA Nursing Facility Allegedly Patient Dumping

Denis ZilberbergAugust 19, 2021

In July, a new lawsuit was filed against the Lakeview Terrace Skilled Nursing Facility. Lakeview Terrace faces allegations of patient dumping during the COVID-19 pandemic, abusing, and neglecting patients, the denial of medical care, and efforts to conceal its conduct. This is the second such lawsuit filed against the facility in the last two years. […]

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Riot Games CEO Cannot Use Cheat Codes In Sexual Harassment Lawsuit 

Denis ZilberbergJuly 21, 2021

The maker of several popular video games, Riot Games, recently began an investigation into numerous sexual harassment and gender discrimination accusations made against their chief executive, Nicolas Laurent. A lawsuit was filed by a former executive assistant, accusing Laurent of making demeaning gender-based comments and unwanted sexual advancements. Too many employees are forced to suffer […]

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Filing A Wage And Hour Claim 101 

Denis ZilberbergJune 22, 2021

In California, an employee has two choices for filing a wage and hour claim: (1) they can file with the Labor Commissioner’s Officer, or (2) they can file with the Superior Court of California. It is important to know where to file your claim, as it may affect the outcome of your case. The attorneys […]

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How To Know When You Have Been Wrongfully Terminated

Denis ZilberbergMay 17, 2021

Losing your job can feel quite unnerving, and when you are terminated without just cause, it can feel infuriating. It is understandable to feel that you were wrongfully terminated, but do you have a valid claim for wrongful termination that will stand up in court? California is an “at-will” state giving employers significant leeway in […]

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Sexual Harassment Digs Deep In The Workplace

Denis ZilberbergApril 14, 2021

Despite the Me Too Movement exposing the extent of the problem, despite laws prohibiting and the dishonor surrounding it, despite updated programs to root it out; it appears sexual harassment continues digging deeper into the foundation of the workplace. Recent research reveals shocking insights regarding the details of this illicit and illegal behavior. Effectively explaining […]

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California’s Equal Pay Act – Know Your Rights

Denis ZilberbergMarch 15, 2021

In California, it is wage discrimination for an employer to pay employees doing essentially the same thing different wages without a legitimate justification based on the qualifications of the employee and the requirements of the work being performed. After decades of having an Equal Pay Act in force to prohibit unequal wages paid on the […]

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Whistleblowing Versus Retaliation: What’s The Difference?

Denis ZilberbergFebruary 17, 2021

The workplace can feel like a warm cozy cabin in the woods or a volatile landscape of land mines and drones. Okay, maybe that’s hyperbole, but workplaces can create challenging dilemmas that often feel like a war zone in your head. You know what is right, but should you risk everything you have accomplished to […]

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Woman Sues Ex-Employer For Wrongful Termination Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis

Denis ZilberbergJanuary 14, 2021

We have all been impacted by COVID-19 in different ways. We cannot listen to the news without hearing about its ramifications, its testing, and what it has done to businesses around the country. We have done our best to adjust our lives and make the best choices for ourselves and our families. But when we […]

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Is Your Teen Prepared When They Experience Sexual Harassment?

Denis ZilberbergDecember 18, 2020

I entered the workforce one summer at fourteen. I was a hostess at Johnny Rockets a few days a week and loved having my own money. My father worked across the boardwalk and came in every day for lunch.  I had no idea what sexual harassment was, and I’m sure my father thought that was […]

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Have You Been Wrongfully
Terminated?

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Your 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.

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