San Francisco Civil Rights Lawyers
Editor’s Note: As San Francisco Bay Area civil rights and discrimination attorneys, we often get queries from the public about civil rights issues in the news. In this post we address President Donald Trump’s recent hints that he may pardon former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is currently in jail for violating the civil rights of Americans in […]
Published on August 23, 2017Editor’s Note As San Francisco Bay Area wrongful termination attorneys, we often get queries from the public as to the limits on wrongful termination in employment. The recent controversy at Google over former employee James Damore and his “screed” on gender issues at Google brings up an interesting question. What is the potential for a […]
Published on August 17, 2017When employees get sick or hurt and need to take time off, employers may try to fire them. However, state and federal lawmakers have passed statutes to help employees keep their jobs when they get sick, and get back to work once they feel better. Who is Protected? Under the federal Family and Medical Leave […]
Published on July 19, 2017The press on Silicon Valley firms and sexual harassment hasn’t been very good, lately. As one of the leading sexual harassment law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, we not only keep a keen eye on this issue but we’re also called upon by the media to comment on ‘events in the news.’ To […]
Published on July 18, 2017In order to make sure employers aren’t doing anything illegal, California encourages employees to report violations of state or federal laws to supervisors or government agencies. California wants to protect employees who “blow the whistle” on their boss’ bad behavior, and “whistleblower” statutes make it illegal for employers to fire, demote, or punish employees for […]
Published on June 19, 2017Many professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area experience racial discrimination every day even though it is prohibited by law. According to a poll in Money.CNN.com, racial discrimination is a major issue that at least “15 percent of Hispanics and 26 percent of black people experienced within the last month.” Many victims do not know […]
Published on May 5, 2017For many people in the San Francisco Bay Area, the effects of workplace harassment do not end in the workplace. They often permeate into their lives, affecting their physical and emotional health, personal relationships and overall quality of life. According to MedicalDaily.com, “45 percent of workplace harassment victims experience health issues from the stress of […]
Published on April 29, 2017In their efforts to build a better future for their companies, businesses may hire employees from different ethnic backgrounds and experiences. Some of the existing employees may not react well to change — they may have been happy with the way things were. In fact, this new management decision might pose challenges on several fronts […]
Published on April 28, 2017We recently published a SlideShare document about the ongoing issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out about your rights as a California worker, common mistakes to avoid and more. Sexual harassment in california workplaces from The Law Buzz Consultation with a Sexual Harassment Lawyer If you think you may be a victim of […]
Published on April 21, 2017If you are a California business owner, you have probably thought extensively about preventative measures for protecting your employees. Policies addressing workplace violence, discrimination and safety protocols may be some of the topics you have considered. Sexual harassment is another complicated issue that is often avoidable with the right protocols in place. The U.S. Equal […]
Published on April 18, 2017You are suddenly fired and distraught about facing unemployment. One thought crossing your mind is, “Was I fired because of my race?” Unfortunately, this may be the case. Although employment discrimination is illegal, employers sometimes still make isions based on the race or color of employees. If you strongly feel that your race was a […]
Published on April 15, 2017Age discrimination is nothing new, as more and more senior employees come forward with correlate claims. However, age discrimination goes far beyond the workplace, especially later in life. One of the most common examples are the abuses that often take place in nursing homes. Herein you can learn more about the most common types of […]
Published on April 11, 2017