The Rising Wave of Wrongful Termination Cases in Los Angeles Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has seen a recent surge in wrongful termination lawsuits, proving once again that even in the realm of employment, vigilance for justice and fairness is paramount. At JML Law, we've closely monitored these developments,...

If you’re an employee in California, you have a legal right to engage in such activities as: Filing complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, etc. Reporting an unsafe workplace to regulatory agencies Cooperating with investigators looking into crimes or violations your employer may be guilty of Those are just a few examples....

Are you paid by the hour in California? If so, it’s important to properly document how many hours you work in a given day. Although your employer will hopefully never try to cheat you out of pay you’ve earned, this can happen. You may file a claim or lawsuit if...

California’s Labor Code strictly prohibits all forms of workplace harassment and discrimination. If you’ve been the victim of harassment or discrimination, you can take legal action against an employer. One way to build a case is to gather statements from coworkers who can support your allegations. However, in some instances,...

Racial discrimination in the workplace has been a pervasive problem throughout California’s history. While discrimination can occur in any industry or occupation, some industries and occupations have historically been more prone to discrimination than others. The following are a few key examples: Industries and Occupations with Historical Patterns of Racial...

Workplace or employment defamation can have serious negative consequences for the victim, both personally and professionally. Defamation is the act of making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and it can be particularly damaging in a work environment where a person's reputation can impact their job prospects, earning potential, and...

Your reputation can play a critical role in your professional life. If potential employers have heard false rumors about your competence, ethics, etc., your ability to thrive in your chosen career may be limited. Unfortunately, for various reasons, a former employer might make false statements about you that end up...

Job interviews are a crucial step in the hiring process and can be stressful for both the interviewer and the interviewee. Unfortunately, in some cases, job interviews can also be a source of harassment and discrimination. If you have been subjected to harassment during a job interview in California, you...

Employers in California have a legal obligation to inform their employees of their various rights and protections under state and federal law. This includes informing workers of their rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and safety and health. Here are five steps that California employers can take to...

Gender discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that can affect people of any gender, but it is often more common for women and gender non-conforming individuals to experience discrimination. While discrimination can occur in any industry or profession, there are some industries and professions in which it is...