When you notice that your employer is acting illegally, you should not have to worry that you may be wrongfully terminated for bringing their behavior to light. There are whistleblower protection laws on the state and federal level that are designed to protect employees who uncover that their company has acted inappropriately, such as misusing […]
Under California’s whistleblower protection statute (and related case law), employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who report illegal activity to law enforcement authorities. Employers are also prohibited from punishing employees who refuse to participate in unlawful activities in the workplace. From law offices in Los Angeles, The Rubin Law Corporation represents employees and protects […]
Though the topic of sexual harassment has gotten much more attention is recent years, many are confused as to what exactly constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace. How do you recognize it when it happens, and what can you do about it? Below, we discuss some examples of sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as […]
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment in the workplace has become a hot button issue. For years, companies have educated their employees on proper conduct and the ramifications of improper conduct, but have only sporadically enforced their own policies. These policies, which are backed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, […]
Attorney Steven Rubin won the Top Verdict award for his work on Mecredy v. Sonic Industries Inc. that earned the plaintiff $474,004.00 in compensation. Steven Rubin, the founding employment attorney at Rubin Law Corporation, was recently awarded Top Verdict for his work on Mecredy v. Sonic Industries Inc. This accolade recognizes lawyers and law firms […]
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 […]
