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Workers compensation benefits can be awarded to injured workers who experience a workplace injury. However, in some instances, a work related injury may prompt an employer to fire an employee for a work injury so they can evade health insurance premiums, the workers compensation system, and paying medical benefits to injured employees. Workers compensation issues […]

Proving you’ve been wrongfully terminated is more challenging than many employees expect. Employers can often cover their tracks by offering false but legitimate reasons for letting an employee go, like attendance issues, poor performance, or personality differences. Unless you can produce convincing evidence otherwise, it may be difficult to hold your employer legally responsible—or recover […]

Proving that you’ve been unlawfully terminated can be daunting. Employees face an uphill battle navigating the legal landscape and proving their claim against an employer’s legal defenses. When you’ve been illegally fired, having a skilled lawyer in your corner can make or break your case—and opportunity to recover compensation. However, the search for a competent […]

A leave of absence is more than just time off. It is a significant benefit and legally protected period, allowing employees to take leave from work with confidence and peace of mind. But how long can you take a leave of absence from work in California? And what are your rights when you do? In […]

What does suing an employer for wrongful termination look like? Wrongful termination is, unfortunately, something many workers experience at some point in their career, and the wrongful termination lawyers at Lawyers for Justice, PC (LFJ) have a strong track record of helping with a wrongful termination lawsuit and wrongful termination claims. The employment attorney team […]

A statute of limitations sets a time period for filing a lawsuit. After it runs out, you are barred from filing a claim in most instances. Statutes of limitations are in place to ensure you don’t delay making a claim for damages, which could lead to lost evidence, a lack of relevant documentation, or witnesses […]