Recent Blog Posts
By: shegerianlaw
The Effects of Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination can adversely affect an employee. Forgoing steady income and having to look for a new job can be costly and often causes financial hardship. Employers are prohibited from allowing wrongful termination to occur within their organization. Employees that lose their job on illegal grounds can sue for damages, as well as potential reinstatement.
San Jose Community College Suit
A teacher working at the San Jose school was subject to…
August 30
3:26 PM
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By: shegerianlaw
Employment Injury Restitution
An employment injury can affect both a worker and their household. Many employers choose to ignore safety laws that prohibit them from allowing hazardous work conditions. An employee that suffers an employment injury can gain restitution for their harm, pain and suffering, medical bills and loss of wages.
Employment Injury Suit
Motorola is being sued by ex-workers that claim the company exposed them to dangerous chemicals that resulted in defective births…
August 30
3:10 PM
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By: shegerianlaw
Getting Paid for Overtime Abuses
Workers are entitled to overtime when they have accumulated over 40 hours in a workweek or have more than 8 hours in a workday. Overtime compensates an employee for giving up more of their time than is needed. When an employee does not receive these funds, they can file a formal complaint against their employer for proper restitution.
Sun Microsystems Suit
A class action lawsuit against Sun Microsystems by over 100 technical writers has received a…
August 24
12:47 PM
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By: shegerianlaw
Employers Violate Worker Rights with Gender Bias
According to the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, female employees cannot be discriminated against due to their sex. Included among the rights bestowed upon this class are sexual harassment and marital status. Employers must take certain precautions to avoid being accused of gender bias, which means they must provide equal pay, promotions, benefits and more.
Gender Bias in the Workplace
Over 5,000 former and current workers…
August 24
12:44 PM
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By: shegerianlaw
Reasons to Avoid an Unsafe Work Environment
An employer cannot have an unsafe work environment for their employees. Every individual has the right to work in a company that will abide by all laws and keep them safe. It is up to the employer to invest any necessary funds into equipment and materials that will prevent an unsafe work environment. When an employer does not do so, they can cause wrongful deaths and will incur hefty fines.
Death by Electrocution
A NYC Transit worker was…
August 16
2:35 PM
Views: 20
By: shegerianlaw
How Religious Convictions Affect Work
Employers are expected to make reasonable accommodations for religious customs and practices. However, it cannot interfere in such a significant way that the worker is unable to meet ordinary and daily tasks. While religious views cannot affect an employer's decision to terminate an employee, it can certainly be considered if they significantly impair an employee's ability to perform their job duties.
Religious Beliefs Case
A case has been initiated by…
August 16
2:30 PM
Views: 20
By: shegerianlaw
Why A Wrongfully Terminated Should Fight!
Employees that are wrongfully terminated can pursue legal recourse in order to rectify the situation. For instance, the discharged employee can hire an experienced employment attorney to initiate a formal complaint with the state labor agency. Wrongfully terminated workers can get restitution for damages and loss of wages with the aid of a legal professional.
In a recent case involving a Texas police department and their IT employee, Wilfrido Mata…
August 09
8:34 AM
Views: 21
By: shegerianlaw
Employers Should Not Condone Harassment
An employee has the right to work in an employment setting that is harassment-free and not dangerous. When an employer turns a deaf ear on illegal conduct, they can be liable for injuries or damages that are sustained, as well as for any retaliatory actions on their part.
Harassment, discrimination and illegal behavior can even occur in Hollywood. According to an ex-House MD set employee, Fox discharged him when he refused to participate in risky…
August 09
8:32 AM
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By: shegerianlaw
Moving Forward with Whistle Blowing
In many cases, whistle blowing can take place without an employee being terminated. A worker is able to disclose unlawful acts to a government agency, media or the employer's senior management in a private manner.
Rush University Medical Center
This hospital is part of a major whistle blowing case that involves putting the lives of many patients at risk. The employer is accused of allowing resident doctors to perform surgeries without the supervision of…
August 05
11:00 AM
Views: 20
By: shegerianlaw
Retaliation Is Illegal!
Retaliation can take place in a number of ways. For instance, an employer can wrongfully discharge an employee, create a hostile workplace, or even subject them to demotion.
A worker has the right to keep their job after disclosing the negative actions that are transpiring in the work environment. If an employer violates these protections, they can be sanctioned and fined. In addition, an employee can receive a damages award for any undue retaliation that has…
August 05
10:58 AM
Views: 21