Hostile treatment in the workplace is always unpleasant. However, when that treatment stems from someone’s intolerance and is directed at matters unrelated to the job, it is particularly unfair. Discrimination in the workplace takes many forms, but none of them are acceptable. Employees should be judged on their merit, not matters such as race, gender, […]
read moreResidents and workers in California just like you have the right to live and work where you are comfortable, uninhibited by race, creed, religion, and other personal decisions or labels. However, you should also be aware of disparate impact and how it might affect you as an employee. Defined by the Legal Dictionary as the […]
read moreConstruction sites are among the most dangerous places to work. So, as a result, safety is an overarching concern. In response to this, and many other dangerous professions, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This law empowered the Department of Labor to increase safety standards. The Department tasked the Occupational Safety […]
read moreMost people who are employed in California are honest and want to do the right thing for themselves and for the companies that they work for. However, there can be people who engage in either fraudulent or otherwise illegal or unsafe activities in job situations. Whether acting alone or as part of a larger group, […]
read moreMany California residents may associate sexual harassment with the workplace. However, college campuses are not immune from this unwanted attention. The University of California system highlights how extensive this problem can be inside academia. The University of California system recently released 113 sexual harassment cases to the public. The accusations include sexual assault and innuendos. […]
read moreIf you suffer an injury on the job, you may think it’s time to get a lawyer and sue your employer. Not so fast — in most cases, workers’ compensation keeps an employer safe from lawsuits ad covers the costs of treating an employee’s injuries and other losses. If you simply suffered an injury in […]
read moreFor many workers, the weekly wage is just enough to pay the rent and cover the bare essentials. For some, it’s a struggle even to do that much. Imagine, then, how much harder it becomes when all of a sudden those wages don’t get paid. How can a family survive if the breadwinner isn’t receiving […]
read moreThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or “EEOC”) filed two lawsuits in the beginning of March. These two lawsuits allege employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Specifically, that these two employers allowed a pattern of hostile actions and harassment to take place and then retaliated against those employees when they lodged complaints. The EEOC […]
read moreSexual harassment is unacceptable in any area of life and the workplace is no exception. You have the right to fair treatment and you should not have to suffer a hostile work environment. Sadly, many workers in California experience sexual abuse and harassment from colleagues or superiors every day. So prevalent is the problem that, […]
read moreThe workforce in California is made up of employees of almost all ages, from teens to octogenarians. Every person who wants to work should have the opportunity, and in many cases, it is against the law for companies to make choices about hiring, firing, training, promotions, assignments and pay based on age. The U.S. Equal […]
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.