Growing up, we all heard that no one likes a tattletale. Typically, a tattletale told the adult in the room everything that some kid was doing. The kid may have been doing some naughty things, but mostly the adult just got tired of hearing this kid give them the...
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Target Worker Fired In Los Angeles Alleges Disability Discrimination
Workers with disabilities have various rights provided to them under both federal and state laws. Unfortunately, there are times when employers violate the rights of employees with disabilities. At The Kaufman Law Firm, our skilled Los Angeles workplace discrimination...
Fired For Complaining About Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment
We work so we can support ourselves and our families. The last thing that any of us expects is that we will be fired from our jobs for doing the right thing. Unfortunately, wrongful terminations are not uncommon in and around the Los Angeles area. At The Kaufman Law...
Handling False Accusations In The Workplace
Most of us just want to go to work every day, do our jobs, and earn an income so we can support ourselves and our families. However, facing false accusations in the workplace can be devastating and lead to a person feeling like there is no way out of a difficult...
Four Things To Consider When Filing An Assault Lawsuit
When you turn on the television, one of the main phrases you may hear on a fictional or reality TV show is “I’m going to sue you for assault!” However, what happens if you do really need to file a lawsuit against somebody who has assaulted you? It is important to...
LA Kings Suspend Mascot In Sexual Harassment Case
Sexual harassment should never be tolerated in any workplace throughout Los Angeles or California. Unfortunately, even in light of the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment is still a common theme in many workplaces in our area. It seems like there are always headlines...
What Did The US Supreme Court Say About Religious School Discrimination Lawsuit?
Recently, the Supreme Court heard a case related to two Catholic schools and whether or not employees are allowed to sue their employers for discrimination. One case involved a worker who alleged disability discrimination after she disclosed her breast cancer...
Transgender Rights Fundamentally Change With Supreme Court Ruling
If you are employed in California, then you generally have extensive protections from discrimination in the workplace. While federal law does protect workers in the country against most forms of discrimination, California state law typically provides extended...
Lawsuit Against Uber & Lyft – How This Could Impact You
As the economies of California and the rest of the United States begin to gradually open up after major shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, one major news story is dominating headlines in the state – the lawsuit against Uber and Lyft. The state of California...
Getting Overtime Pay During COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the United States, many people have lost their jobs. Our economy has come to a standstill in many places. However, many workers have seen an increase in their hours. From Amazon distribution centers to grocery stores, workers...
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