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Discriminating against an employee with physical or mental disabilities is against the law. According to federal and state regulations, employers must provide reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee, the only exception being if it would impose undue hardship (i.e., the changes would be prohibitively difficult or expensive). Under disability discrimination law in California, treating disabled […]

Pay Stub Violations in California California employment law has various requirements as to what information must be included on an employee’s pay stub (example here). A wage statement must accurately represent the number of hours an employee worked along with their pay rate and any deductions taken during the pay period. If any information is […]

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 […]

Employees who are injured on the job are entitled by law to file a workers’ compensation claim, but often worry whether they can be fired for doing so. It is illegal to discriminate or retaliate against an employee for filing their claim. But there are instances when an employer can proceed with termination, so your […]

California whistleblower protection laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who complain about or report suspected illegal activity. If you believe you’ve faced whistleblower retaliation, your employer should be held accountable. To help understand your legal options, some of the most important laws are explained below. What Is Whistleblower Retaliation? Actions of retaliation against an […]

IMPACT: Investing in Marginalized Professionals Advocating for Civic Togetherness The Lawyers for Justice, PC I.M.P.A.C.T. Grant is an overarching initiative to expand access and give back to diverse citizens who are positively shaping their communities. The Lawyers for Justice, PC I.M.P.A.C.T. Grant will host ongoing award periods under the I.M.P.A.C.T. umbrella that will have their […]

Article originally published on Pepperdine’s Caruso School of Law website here. Even the Coronavirus cannot dampen the power of networking, especially in the legal profession. On May 14, Lawyers for Justice, PC, in partnership with She Is Inc., presented a networking happy hour via Zoom titled How Sponsors, Mentors, and Advocates Can Help Boost Your […]