Unemployment insurance programs offer a myriad of benefits to eligible workers who have lost a job “through no fault of their own.” Oftentimes, workers in California overlook that safety net, thinking that they are not eligible or, for some reason, do not qualify for unemployment benefits. Eligibility rules, trying to get a consultation from someone […]
read moreIn recent years, there has been a campaign to educate parents on how to prevent and handle sexual abuse happening to their children. Prevention is telling their children that they don’t have to hug or kiss someone if they don’t want to. This means any family or friends that the child is frequently around. This […]
read moreWe need to take a minute to talk about a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County against Vivint Smart Home. The complaints were filed on behalf of four former employees and alleged incidents of “workplace racial harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and racial discrimination.” One plaintiff, in particular, brings some complaints that […]
read moreGoogle is one of the largest companies in the world, which is why it made headlines when it announced last week that, over the last two years, as many as 48 people have been fired from the company over sexual harassment allegations. Chief Executive Sundar Pichai says that 13 of those individuals were senior managers […]
read moreWe all know how it feels to find a job we love and give it our all. Do you recall a time that you spent so many hours on a project because you believed in it and wanted it to be the best representation of you? Most would think of school projects or professional projects. […]
read moreYour job is your identity. Your job makes you proud and fills yours with satisfaction. You take great joy in doing your job right and finding ways to improve efficiency is your specialty. You have a team and your boss has been admiring your work; praising you for your accomplishments and asking you to dinners […]
read moreWas “mass layoff” the excuse given by your employer to explain why you were fired? You may have just been wrongfully terminated if your employer failed to comply with California’s WARN Act. For example, have you received at least 60 days’ notice prior to the firing, which your employer refers to as a “mass layoff”? […]
read moreFinding a job can take a lot of time and effort. Once you finally get the callback, you are so excited that you take the first offer. Then you enter the workspace and you start to meet other superiors and co-workers. At first, you start to get along with everyone. At first, everything seems like […]
read moreIn Governor Jerry Brown’s final bill-signing period in office, California Legislators sent him 1,217 bills to consider. This is more than any governor of California has seen since the year 2004. In this final period, Governor Brown signed 1016 bills and vetoed 201. After such a busy period, many employers may be confused and worried […]
read moreCalifornians have seen movement in the Legislature over the last year, with a flurry of activity relating to the powerful “Me Too” movement. We’ve brought you a few of these topics over the last few months, but we want to recap this legislative year to show just how much work has been completed. We also […]
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 California law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.