Orange County employment attorneys
Evaluating the Defendant Company Based on Financial Resources and Litigation Philosophy
When evaluating a defendant company in an employment case, there are two important factors an Orange County business attorney should take into consideration: the company’s litigation standpoint and its financial resources. Litigation Standpoint In properly evaluating what the best course of action is in an employment claim, the Orange County business attorney assigned to the…
Read MoreEvaluating the Defendant Company Based on Size
When evaluating a defendant company in an employment claim, an Orange County business lawyer should consider one of the most important issues: the size of the employer. The size of an employer is important for several reasons, which are discussed in more detail below. 1964 Civil Rights Act Title VII of the Civil Rights…
Read MoreTermination of an At-Will Employee
Employers must proceed cautiously when terminating an employee from his or her job, regardless of whether or not the employee was hired at-will. Employers who fail to take the necessary steps to establish its employees’ “at will” status may face threats of litigation with each employee termination. In order to prevent the threat of such…
Read MoreIllegal Employment Discrimination in Orange County
If you believe you have been the victim of illegal discrimination, you should consult with an Orange County wrongful termination lawyer to determine what legal options you may have. Although certain situations that are disrespectful or embarrassing may not necessarily be illegal, negative employment decisions based on a status protected by law may result in…
Read MoreReinstatement Offer
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 MorePanda Express in San Jose sued for national origin discrimination
A national origin discrimination lawsuit was recently filed in the U.S. District Court in San Jose alleging the Panda Express restaurant on El Paseo de Saratoga discriminates against Latino employees and favored Asian employees. The company, based in Rosemead, does have a discrimination policy but “there was a failure to implement it,” according to the…
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