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When Retaliation Strikes: Understanding Your Rights Under New York Labor Law

Retaliation can take many forms. It's not limited to firing or demoting the employee. It could include any negative job action like a pay cut, job or shift reassignment, or any other action that could deter a reasonable person from reporting violations in the future.
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Employment Law Q&A: What are the top grounds for suing my employer in California?

As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer, I can tell you that there are several grounds for suing your employer in California. These include: Wage and Hour Violations: California law requires employers to pay employees at least minimum wage, provide meal and rest breaks, and pay overtime for hours worked over eight in a day or 40 in a week.
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Employment Law Q&A

Employment Law Q&A: What is the process for suing my employer in California?

The process for suing your employer in California involves several steps. This may include emails, documents, and witness statements. It's also important to consult with an experienced employment lawyer who can help you determine the best course of action for your specific situation.
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The House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Workers From Sexual Harassment

The House Passes Bill to Protect Federal Workers From Sexual Harassment After almost a year of discussion on the matter, the House and Senate were able to reach an agreement...
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How Unemployment Laws Differ in Each State

While some employees may receive severance bonuses when they leave their jobs, others may have to depend on unemployment insurance at some point. Unemployment insurance (UI) is a financial assistance...
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5 UNLAWFUL REASONS AN EMPLOYER CAN FIRE YOU

5 UNLAWFUL REASONS AN EMPLOYER CAN FIRE YOU In some cases, staff may get fired inappropriately for little or no reason at all. Sometimes, it may be due to some...
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8 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR EMPLOYMENT LAWYER

8 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR EMPLOYMENT LAWYER  You or someone you know might have been illegally terminated or abused at work. If you need an expert who will take on...
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WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COVID-19

WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 COVID-19 has forced some businesses into a complete halt, save for those who work remotely. Airlines and stock markets along with many other industries...
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First steps to take after getting in a bike accident

Riding a bicycle is usually an inexpensive and convenient means of transportation for most people until the unexpected happens. Bike accidents occur almost every year, with as high as a thousand crashes reported. According to outsideonline, there were as many as more than eight hundred cycling fatalities in 2016 alone.
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10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER You wouldn’t want to hire a surveyor to do your plumbing or a carpenter to handle your untidy garden, would you? The...
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How does unemployment work for Freelancers/ Contractors?

Do individuals who aren’t traditionally employed count as being unemployed? Do freelancers who and independent contractors count as being unemployed when they are in between gigs or laid off from...
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Have You Been Laid Off Due to COVID-19?

Have You Been Laid Off Due to COVID-19? COVID-19 has left many people unable to work. Some people have been unable to work because they are sick, caring for others...

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The best lawyers keep their cool and their sense of humor when declaring all out war
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The veteran move is to insist on getting what you need at the scene of a car accident
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Listen as this disgusting defense lawyer exposes himself
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When Retaliation Strikes: Understanding Your Rights Under New York Labor Law

Retaliation can take many forms. It's not limited to firing or demoting the employee. It could include any negative job action like a pay cut, job or shift reassignment, or any other action that could deter a reasonable person from reporting violations in the future.

Employment Law Q&A: What are the top grounds for suing my employer in California?

As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer, I can tell you that there are several grounds for suing your employer in California. These include: Wage and Hour Violations: California law requires employers to pay employees at least minimum wage, provide meal and rest breaks, and pay overtime for hours worked over eight in a day or 40 in a week.

MyStory Employee Rights Advocacy In The Community

Our Advocates pride ourselves in serving our nonprofit organizations, civil services organizations, and grassroots working communities across in Southern California. We offer know your rights presentations to communities of all economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to overview key employment rights every worker should know. If you or your organization would like to partner with Workers’ Advocate to arrange a free in-person presentation.

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