Employer retaliation is a commonly discussed concept in the workforce that is misunderstood in many ways. If you are unsure if your employer is engaging in this illegal behavior, you may benefit from speaking with a San Francisco retaliation attorney with The Armstrong Law Firm. Here are…
It is incredibly stressful to leave a workplace, especially when your employer has terminated your position illegally. Many specific circumstances indicate your employer terminated you illegally. If you think your employer terminated your position wrongfully, you may benefit from speaking with a San Francisco wrongful termination lawyer…
Searching and interviewing for a new job can present some anxiety regarding references. Whether you left your previous position on bad terms or are choosing to leave for different opportunities, you may be concerned about what your current or former employer can and cannot share about you….
Workplace harassment is a standard part of employment law. Sexual harassment and discrimination may often be the first to come to mind when you consider workplace harassment, but there are many more ways someone can make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe in your workplace. At The Armstrong…
Proving wrongful termination can be a challenge, but knowing your rights in these situations is critical. If you give notice to your employer, you may not believe that they can terminate your employment or fire you. Perhaps you wanted to leave your job on good terms, move…
You need time off to go to a doctor’s appointment, or you are ill and cannot go to work. In these situations, you may be asked by your employer to provide a doctor’s note or a piece of paper from the doctor’s office that indicates that you…
You work just as hard as others, and they are paid more. Is that a violation of your rights? The Equal Pay Act is meant to ensure that some factors are not used to make decisions about how much a person is paid, including their sex, race,…
Microaggression is a real concern in today’s workplace, but many people do not realize what is happening or what their rights are in these situations. Microaggression describes the practice of feeling seen or judged for the wrong reasons. It is not easy to prove that microaggression is…
Hospital workers are notoriously underappreciated. They generally work long hours and face significant stress in their daily work. Therefore, many workers have questions regarding how overtime pay should be structured or if they are eligible at all. Overtime and Exempt Workers Regarding overtime, employees are classified into…
We work to get paid so we can pay our own bills and survive. Many Californians rely on timely pay to keep their lives running, and when that doesn’t happen, it can significantly impact their lives. Payment Requirements The California Department of Industrial Relations defines timely payment…
