HR Law Blog

Understanding the complexities of employment law, especially when it comes to requesting a leave of absence, can be challenging for employees in California. This guide was created to explain these complexities, aiming to educate employees about the myriad of rights and legal protections they are entitled to under state and federal laws when they need…

Often subtle and insidious, workplace discrimination remains a challenge in modern work environments. Our Inland Empire employment lawyers intend to provide this guide to help employees recognize and understand the various forms of discrimination they might face from their employers. The importance of this topic cannot be overstated, as discrimination not only affects individual employees…

No one in the United States should have to deal with racism on the job. Sadly, racial discrimination in the workplace still happens regularly; a recent Gallup survey revealed that almost 25% of minority employees nationally reported workplace racism in the last year. Read below about how to recognize and report discrimination, and if you…

Every employee in California deserves fair, safe conditions at work. However, too many employers discriminate against employees in a particular group, which is against state and federal law. Fortunately, the Irvine employment discrimination lawyers at Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C., may be able to prove that a client was discriminated against and that this…

In California, all workers are entitled to a work environment that is safe and free of undesired sexual advances and sexual harassment. However, these incidents still occur, and you have legal options if it happens. If you or a loved one experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, our Riverside sexual harassment lawyer at Law Office…

Americans are working older and working longer than they did decades ago, and age discrimination in the workplace is a rising problem. This fact is revealed in current statistics – the AARP states that 2/3 of workers between 45 and 74 have seen or dealt with age discrimination at work. Also, workers over 35 say…

Wrongful termination is when a company fires you for illegal, unlawful, or legally unauthorized reasons. These include reasons that violate federal, state, or local laws or breach the terms of an employment agreement. Sometimes wrongful termination occurs because of leave of absence violations in Orange County. If that happens to you, our employment attorneys in…

Going through a conflict with your employer can be challenging. Unfortunately, many companies in California may violate employee rights implicating discrimination, unemployment, wages, and more. If this happens to you, it is critical to understand your legal rights and take action to protect your interests and freedoms. Speak to our Inland Empire employment attorney at…

Sexual harassment at work is illegal both in California and in the United States. If you think you have been a victim of sexual harassment at work, you do not have to tolerate it. Instead, contact our sexual harassment attorney in Inland Empire at Law Office of Joseph Richards, P.C. today. What Are California’s Laws…

It is illegal in California and the United States for an organization or employer to discriminate against someone based on race or ethnicity. Therefore, you should take legal action if you think you have been discriminated against in California for employment purposes. Learn more in this article about race discrimination in California, and speak to…