Category: Employment Laws

When to Consult a Wrongful Termination Attorney: Red Flags to Watch For

Losing a job is rarely easy, but sometimes the circumstances surrounding a termination raise serious questions. California is an at-will employment state, which means employers can generally end the working relationship at any time. However, that broad authority has clear limits, and not every firing is a legal one. If the timing, justification, or context […]

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Sarbanes-Oxley and DODD-Frank retaliation claims compared

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 Many believe SOX has effectively been superseded by Dodd Frank […]

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