Suffering from sexual harassment at work is unacceptable, no matter who commits the harassment. You may know your boss and coworkers can’t harass or discriminate against you, but what happens if a third-party vendor acts this way? This is an unfortunately common scenario as clients and third parties sometimes...
Certain whistleblower laws require the whistleblower to show that they provided non-public information in order to receive a whistleblower award. This requirement leads many prospective whistleblowers to ask whether they can be a whistleblower after being fired. Wrongful termination of a whistleblower occurs when an employer fires or punishes...
Neither your sex nor your gender should dictate how you are treated at work or what job benefits you receive. If your employer treats you poorly because of your sex, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation, your employer could be liable for sexual harassment, and you might be entitled...
If you have been wrongfully terminated, you may be concerned about the cost of suing your employer and how much money you can get for wrongful termination. It is important to evaluate the costs and fees before making a significant decision like whether to pursue litigation. What happens when...
At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. We have represented women who were wrongfully terminated or denied accommodations for PPD. If you believe you experienced discrimination at work, we are here to help. Call us today at 213-465-4802! Postpartum and...
Your employer generally cannot fire you because of a medical condition. If you have a medical condition, illness, or disability that prevents you from working on a temporary basis, all employers with more than five employees are required to try to accommodate you. In certain circumstances, the law also protects you if certain family members are...
At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you have been sexually harassed at work, we are here to help. Call us today at 213-465-4802! To give yourself the best chance to adequately resolve workplace sexual harassment, you need to...
Imagine you’re an employee hoping for an upcoming promotion at your company. You’ve been working hard for months, and your manager thinks the position is as good as yours. However, before the final decision, your boss approaches you and suggests you go out for drinks. You’re married and would...
There are many ways someone in your workplace can violate state or federal anti-harassment laws, and that includes non-verbal sexual harassment. In this article, we will identify some examples of non-verbal misconduct and guide you through how to initiate a harassment complaint. At King & Siegel LLP, our experienced...
At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you think you were wrongfully terminated, we are here for you. Call us today at 213-465-4802 to find out how we can help! Losing your job is one of the most destabilizing...