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Wage Disputes And Unpaid Commissions. When Things Get Complicated

Denis ZilberbergJune 8, 2018

Wages are supposed to be simple right? Well in some cases, like hourly wages they are. Say if you get paid $25 an hour then you multiply that by the number of hours you work, and multiply again by the weeks in a month and boom you have your wages for the month. The complications […]

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Non-Sexual vs. Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What’s The Difference?

Denis ZilberbergJune 1, 2018

The Harvey Weinstein scandal has forever reshaped California’s sexual harassment laws and continues to ripple through the nation. But many tend to forget that there is also a non-sexual form of harassment, and it is no less damaging or traumatizing than sexual harassment. But what is the difference between sexual and non-sexual harassment in the […]

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National Origin Discrimination: California Approves New Protections To Take Effect July 1, 2018

Denis ZilberbergMay 25, 2018

New protections against discrimination on the basis of national origin are about to take effect in Los Angeles and all across California. The California Office of Administrative Law has recently enacted new protections to job applicants and employees, including those who are undocumented workers, to ban various forms of national origin discrimination. The new amendments […]

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Constructive Discharge And Wrongful Termination: Can I Still Sue If I Quit?

Denis ZilberbergMay 18, 2018

You may have a variety of reasons for quitting your job. Perhaps the hours were terrible, or the pay was less than ideal. But, if you left because your employer made your workplace intolerable, you may have a legal claim. This type of action is called “constructive discharge.” Essentially, your employer has made your work […]

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The Impact Of Social Media On Your Wrongful Termination Case: Why You Should Deactivate Your Accounts

Denis ZilberbergMay 10, 2018

Social media has become a key part of our modern lifestyle. Some people cannot go a day without posting something on their Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. And while you are probably aware of the fact that social media users are more prone to depression and low self-esteem, you have one more reason to quit social […]

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Sexual Harassment And Non-Disclosure Agreements: California Poised To Ban Confidentiality Provisions

Denis ZilberbergMay 5, 2018

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, victims of sexual harassment have been more empowered than ever to speak publicly about workplace harassment, abuse, sexism, groping, derogatory comments, unwanted sexual advances, and other types of sexual harassment in California. But there are millions of women in Los Angeles and all across California who are still […]

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12 Not-So-Subtle Signs Of Age Discrimination In The Workplace

Denis ZilberbergApril 27, 2018

Many workers over 40 in Los Angeles and all across California become victims of age discrimination, while an increasing number of discriminatory employers continue forcing employees over 40 out and replacing them with younger, social media-savvy people. Signs of age discrimination – or any other type of discrimination, for that matter – may be tough […]

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The Biggest Problem That Keeps Workplace Sexual Harassment Alive In California

Denis ZilberbergApril 20, 2018

The #MeToo movement started in October 2017, and one would think that sexual harassment would have been non-existent by the end of April. But that is not the case. It has been almost seven months since the revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct flooded the headlines, and even though many disgraced and awful […]

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Fired To Avoid Paying Commissions Or Bonuses: Is It Wrongful Termination?

Denis ZilberbergApril 13, 2018

California employment laws make it clear that firing an employee to avoid paying wages constitutes wrongful termination, but what about terminating a worker to avoid paying commissions or bonuses due? This is a problem that happens way too often, especially in the tech industry and among start-up companies, and many terminated workers in Los Angeles […]

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Sexual Harassment Training in California: Is Your Employer Doing It Right?

Denis ZilberbergApril 5, 2018

Sexual harassment in the workplace attracts a mammoth deal of attention nowadays, for all the right reasons. If you skim through the headlines, you will notice that sexual misconduct at work is a much more talked-about issue than it was ever before. While the latest sex scandals that have gripped Hollywood and the rest of […]

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Have You Been Wrongfully
Terminated?

Contact the California Employment Attorney at The Kaufman Law Firm For an Initial Evaluation

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.

To learn more, contact our California law office today and schedule an initial evaluation to discuss your case.

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