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If you’ve lost your job as a result of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you may want to consider getting the help of a skilled Orange County employment lawyer and filing a claim for discrimination. However, keep in mind that the employer may seek to restrict or cut off entirely the damages you can recover by…
Read MoreEmployer’s Discriminatory Intent
Intentional discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state anti-discrimination laws. In order to succeed in a discrimination claim, you and your Orange County employment lawyer will have to show the employer’s discriminatory motive in the adverse employment action. The easiest way to prove this…
Read MoreHow Were You Hired?
Once you retain a skilled Orange County employment lawyer, he or she will begin to gather facts and information in order to strengthen your discrimination claim. After obtaining background facts on you and the defendant, your attorney will ask you specific questions about the hiring process you went through. Your Orange County employment lawyer will…
Read MoreEvaluating Your Employment History
If you think you have suffered unlawful retaliation or termination at your place of work, you may be considering contacting an employment attorney. There are many factors that an Orange County employment lawyer will consider when deciding whether or not to take your case. The attorney will look at your entire chronological employment history and…
Read MoreWoodbridge HS student marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Last week, a local high school student marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. The 16-year old alto saxophone player, Bryce St. Peter, was one of only three students in California invited to join the band for the 85th annual parade. St. Peter marches…
Read MoreInsurers banned from including discretionary clauses in disability policies
Recently, the state passed legislation which prevents insurance providers from including discretionary clauses in disability insurance policies. In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to chose whether or not discretionary clauses are prohibited. A discretionary clause allows an insurer to dispute any medical evidence of a claimants disability and gives…
Read MoreGroupon Inc. files trade secrets lawsuit against former sales managers
Last month, Groupon Inc. filed a trade secrets lawsuit against two of its former sales managers. The managers are accused of leaving the company to work with Google Inc. on their Google Offers project. According to the lawsuit, the former Groupon employees are performing similar duties at their new jobs with Google, requiring them “to…
Read MoreMusic producer sues singer Adam Lambert over contracts
Colwel Platinum Entertainment recently filed suit against former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert over a contract dispute. According to the music production company, the singer violated a Co-publishing agreement and Music Services Agreement with Colwel by appearing on the reality television show. Colwel filed the lawsuit in federal court in California last week. The lawsuit…
Read MoreFemale Wal-Mart employees in California file discrimination suit
Recently, a group of female Wal-Mart employees filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against their employer. According to the lawsuit, Wal-Mart pays and promotes female employees less than male employees. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Francisco and is limited to employees at the 220 Wal-Mart stores in California. Approximately 95,000 current and…
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