Category: General

At-Will Employment in Orange County has Exceptions

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“You’re fired!  For any reason or no reason, you’re an at‑will employee and I’m the boss.” Have you heard that before? Do employers really have that power? You may not like to hear it, but they do. They can fire you for any reason or no reason, but with two important exceptions. First, there must…



Stop Sexual Harassment in Orange County Workplaces

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What can employers do to stop sexual harassment in the Orange County workplace. Here is my top ten list: Display the poster required by law advising employees about discrimination and their options. Distribute an information sheet on sexual harassment to each employee. Include an effective policy regarding harassment, discrimination, and discipline in an employee handbook….


Proving Your Case

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by Don D. Sessions Employee Rights Attorney Mission Viejo, California Greg Buckner enjoyed working at the same company for 13 years, at least until he got a new supervisor. Then he was subjected to a regular pattern of racial comments, epithets and slurs. Finally, he was falsely accused of a minor theft and then fired….


Myths at Work: Ten Myths At Work

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Employee Rights Attorney Mission Viejo, California As an employee rights attorney, I have interviewed thousands of employees about their workplace rights. It has appeared to me that there is a general pattern of misconceptions. Here are the top ten myths at work as compared with reality. Myth 1: “At-Will” Employment Allows an Employee to be…


Indemnification

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Employee Rights Attorney Mission Viejo, California Q: After I left the company where I served as an on site project manager, a subcontractor sued the company, its owners and five employees, including me, over an unpaid bill. As a result, I have hired a lawyer at $265 an hour. I earned $33.60 an hour when…