Yes, you can still collect workers’ compensation benefits after being fired, as long as your injury occurred while you were employed and performing work-related duties. It does not matter if you only discover the injury after your termination. You’ll need to provide medical evidence showing that your former job caused or contributed to your condition.… Continue reading Can You Collect Workers’ Comp After Being Fired?
Sicknesses are usually unplanned and can have an adverse impact on your entire life. The last thing you want is to lose your job while fighting for your health. While it is possible to be fired for being sick in California, several state and federal laws protect you and may entitle you to compensation if… Continue reading Can You Be Fired for Being Sick in California?
The statutes of limitations for wrongful termination range from 30 days to ten years, depending on the state involved, the nature of the claim, and the administrative procedure for pursuing the claim. For instance, wrongful termination claims on the basis of discrimination must be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 to… Continue reading Statute Of Limitation For Wrongful Termination
In 2024 alone, the EEOC received 88,531 new discrimination charges, a 9.2% increase over the previous year. Every day, employees across the country are subject to workplace injuries, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other forms of workplace mistreatment. With the number of victims increasing each year, a question has subtly emerged: “Can I… Continue reading Can I Sue My Employer?
Whether it’s unequal pay, limited career advancement, or being a part of a hostile work environment, the signs of unfair treatment at work often go unnoticed or unaddressed. However, you don’t have to stay silent or tolerate intimidation when you notice these warning signs. If you don’t know how to get the protections you deserve,… Continue reading 8 Signs of Unfair Treatment at Work
Are you being marginalized, passed over for promotions, verbally abused, sexually harassed, or wrongfully terminated at work? These situations may constitute unfair treatment and could give you grounds to file a lawsuit against both the perpetrators and your employer. Whether it’s bullying or workplace discrimination based on gender, race, or disability, this kind of prejudicial… Continue reading How to Handle Unfair Treatment in the Workplace
When your paycheck doesn’t match the hours you worked, it might be more than a mistake; it could be wage theft. This happens when an employer fails to pay wages you’ve earned, whether through unpaid overtime, illegal deductions, or pay that falls below the minimum wage. Knowing your rights and potential settlement amount is the… Continue reading Average Settlement for Unpaid Wages
