What traps for the unwary may an employee on extended medical leave face? Our firm recently settled a disability discrimination case against a national company apparently unfamiliar with California medical leave and disability discrimination law. It made every mistake that could be made in respect to disability leave in California. Let’s take a look: Disability […]
Reporting sexual harassment can be a nerve-wracking process, and you may be fearful of retaliation. What are the risks involved? And how can you prepare your case before reporting the harassment to HR? If you’re dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace, contact Rubin Law Corporation as soon as possible. We can help you protect your rights. […]
Although the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was passed in 1978, many people still face discrimination because of pregnancy and childbirth-related medical conditions. PDA prohibits most employers from discriminating against a woman because it constitutes sex discrimination, which is unlawful under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Together, these two laws protect women […]
It may have come about unexpectedly, but dealing with wrongful termination can leave you without a clue about what to do next. You may have worked hard for your employer, only to be let go under curious circumstances. If you have suspicions about the reasons for your termination, you should contact a knowledgeable wrongful termination […]
Founding attorney Steven Rubin has recently received the award for Top Verdict in labor and employment law. Every year, Top Verdict recognizes attorneys and law firms that have won high jury verdicts in their state and practice area. This accolade acknowledges his work on Mecredy v. Sonic Industries Inc. where his client received compensation in […]
In recent months, the #MeToo movement has brought the topic of sexual misconduct to the top of national awareness — particularly misconduct by men in powerful positions. In some cases, investigators have found that the accused had been reported multiple times for sexual harassment and other misconduct in the past. But with the number of […]
