Legal Articles, Wrongful Termination

Employee Claims Harassment Complaints Ended in Termination

Blog post on wrongful termination case involving harassment and discrimination.

Get To Know The California Paid Sick Leave Law

On July 1, 2015, California's Paid Sick Leave Law took effect. This blog provides information on accrual, carryover and use requirements of this state law, as amended by AB 304, effective July 13, 2015. Review the following to make sure that you are in compliance!

Distinguished Service Award Recipient

The Alameda County Bar Association is proud to honor Vincent Tong, of Tong Law, as our New Lawyer of the Year at our January 14, 2016 Board Installation and Distinguished Service Awards Dinner.

Rules Regarding Employees and Holiday Pay

Many businesses remain open on recognized holidays. This means, most employees of service providing businesses have to work on holidays. What is the law in California regarding holiday pay?

Wrongful Termination Law

Wrongful Termination Law

Workplace and Sexual Harassment

Workplace harassment is any unwanted activity that happens in the work environment to make another feel uncomfortable, including verbal or physical interactions. Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual attention, such as sexual advances, requests for sexual actions, or even inappropriate comments.

Severance and Separation Strategy for Employees

Things to consider when preparing to negotiate severance with your employer.

WORKPLACE BULLYING & HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Phrases such as “hostile workplace” or “hostile work environment” are sometimes used to describe workplace bullying. To be protected under the law, an employee must experience a hostile work environment or bullying that is directed at that person’s membership in a protected class.

Con-Edison To Pay $3.8 Million For Gender Discrimination And Sexual Harassment To Over 300 Women

Con-Edison To Pay $3.8 Million For Gender Discrimination And Sexual Harassment To Over 300 Women

Actor Charlie Sheen Sued by Former Employee for Breach of Employment Contract and Unpaid Wages in Los Angeles

Actor Charlie Sheen Sued by Former Employee for Breach of Employment Contract and Unpaid Wages in Los Angeles

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