Workplace discrimination is a pervasive yet often unaddressed problem, lingering like an invisible barrier between applicants and their dream jobs. Despite laws intended to ensure equal opportunity employment, there’s a persistent prevalence of discrimination during the job interview process in California, as elsewhere. The Different Facets of Discrimination Discrimination takes many forms, and understanding these… Read More
Although California is technically an at-will employment state, where an employer can fire you at any time, that doesn’t necessarily mean an employer can terminate your employment for any reason. Illegal reasons to fire an employee in California include (but aren’t limited to) retaliation, age discrimination, gender identity discrimination, change in marital status, pregnancy, and… Read More
Workplace harassment is a serious issue that can have significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Unfortunately, many employees respond to harassment in the wrong way, which can further exacerbate the problem. This overview will discuss some of the wrong ways to respond to workplace harassment and why discussing the matter with an attorney may be… Read More
Wrongful termination can have a significant impact on the lives of workers in the United States. It occurs when an employer terminates an employee for illegal reasons. Examples include discrimination, retaliation, or a violation of an employment contract. It is difficult to determine exactly how common wrongful termination is in the US. That said, evidence… Read More
California is one of a few states that operate under at-will employment laws, which can have a significant impact on a wrongful termination claim or lawsuit. At-will employment means that either the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason that is not illegal. Understanding how these laws… Read More
We expect bullying to stop interfering with our lives after we graduate from school and enter the workforce. Unfortunately, bullying can sometimes persist in the workplace. When it does, a person is said to be in a hostile work environment. Both federal law and California law prohibit hostile work environments from negatively impacting employees’ work… Read More
Wrongful Termination Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA The Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyers at Azadian Law Group, PC know that a wrongful termination can have significant impacts on an employee’s life. In addition to causing financial stress, wrongful terminations can also result in emotional distress and possibly even damage someone’s professional reputation and career. At… Read More
Discrimination in the port place is never okay. Whether it is discrimination based on race or gender or discrimination based on someone’s age, these actions are illegal and they should be dealt with. A lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges age and disability discrimination as well as retaliation against the Hollywood Chamber… Read More
Most people cannot afford to lose their jobs. We depend on our income to support ourselves and our families. However, all too often, workers are terminated for illegal reasons in Los Angeles. At the Azadian Law Group, PC, we help workers who have been wrongfully terminated from their jobs. Below, our wrongful termination lawyers discuss… Read More
As the average age of the US population increases, so does the age of the US workforce. However, there are times when employers discriminated against employees, whether knowingly or unknowingly, in the workplace due to their age. At the Azadian Law Group, PC, we want to help you understand if you have been the victim… Read More