$6 Million SEC Whistleblower Award: Why Insiders Shouldn’t Wait to Come Forward

Earlier this month, the SEC awarded $6 million to a pair of whistleblowers whose tip led to a significant enforcement action. This award is just the latest in a string of multi-million-dollar payouts designed to incentivize individuals with insider knowledge to report securities fraud and investor deception. If you’re...

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Statute of Limitations for Sexual Harassment in Texas

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, you may be wondering: How long do I have to take legal action? The answer depends on federal and state laws. The statute of limitations for sexual harassment claims in Texas varies based on the type of sexual harassment claim you file...

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What to Do If Your Employer Ignores Sexual Harassment Complaints

You spoke up. You reported the inappropriate jokes, the texts, the looks. And then? Nothing. No investigation. No response. No change. You’re not imagining the silence—and you’re not without options. What can happen to employers who ignore harassment issues is serious, and California law makes it clear: inaction is...

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How to Prove Age Discrimination in a Layoff in California

 Out of the blue, your boss emails you: your employer is terminating your position. Meanwhile, your younger colleagues—those with less experience and fewer achievements—are staying on. This isn’t just bad luck; it’s a reality for many workers over 40 in California, New York, Colorado, Texas, and nationwide. Fortunately, state...

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Understanding Verbal Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

You have the power to confront and overcome verbal sexual harassment, especially within professional settings. What is verbal sexual harassment in the workplace? Usually, this is synonymous with a “hostile work environment.” It refers to unwelcome and offensive comments or behaviors of a sexual nature that create a hostile...

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Can My Employer Fire Me While I’m Pregnant?

At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you have been wrongfully terminated while pregnant, we are here for you. Call our Los Angeles pregnancy discrimination attorneys today at 213-465-4802 to find out how we can help! Fired While Pregnant?...

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The 8 Most Common Forms of Workplace Discrimination

California and United States law protect employees from workplace activities that mistreat them based on the following: And even though discrimination in the workplace has been illegal for decades, it still happens. The only way to stop workplace discrimination is to speak up about these incidents, bring lawsuits, and...

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What Happens When You Run Out of FMLA Leave?

At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you have been denied sick leave or wrongfully terminated in violation of the paid sick leave laws, the FMLA, the CFRA, or other anti-discrimination laws, our attorneys are here to help. Call 213-465-4802 today!...

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What Is Indirect Sexual Harassment? 

You do not have to be the target of someone’s sexually discriminatory behavior to be a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment can be direct or indirect. If you believe you are the victim of harassment, you should consult with one of our top-tier attorneys at...

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What is the Difference Between Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation?

In conversation, people use the terms “discrimination,” “harassment,” and “retaliation” interchangeably to mean unfair and possibly illegal treatment at work. But each of these terms has a distinct legal meaning. If you’re talking to an employment lawyer, or even asserting your rights at work on your own, it is...