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 […]
The tremors can be felt throughout California. And I am not referring to an earthquake. Consider the allegations throughout 2017 of sexual harassment that de-throned entertainment industry kingpins such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey as well as Silicon Valley bosses such as Uber’s Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick. The reported allegations of sexual harassment […]
Avoid Arbitration b Pleading Sarbanes Oxley The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Dodd Frank Act (Dodd Frank) were enacted, in part, as a means to provide whistleblower protection to employees who report or participate in proceedings involving corporate wrongdoing. The legislation prohibits retaliation against whistleblowing employees. Many believe SOX has effectively been superseded by Dodd Frank […]
Non-compete agreements are generally void in California. California Business and Professions Code section 16600 (Section 16600) states, “every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business of any kind is to that extent void.” However, some major players in the tech and engineering fields try to force non-compete […]
