In California, the law gives you the right to choose your pronouns as you wish. You are totally free to request that people refer to you as he, she or they. You also have the right to change your name and to request others to call you by it. That does not mean that...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Year: 2024
Conflicts of interest can provide grounds for a criminal appeal
During a court matter, people must rely on the objectivity and professionalism of the others involved. Defendants need the judge and jury to have an open-minded approach to the case. They rely on having a lawyer who is supportive. Pursuing justice requires the...
2 reasons a pay reduction may be illegal
In many cases, an employer can legally reduce an employee's pay. The employee may understandably feel frustrated by this change. They may have expected to be paid a higher rate and perhaps only accepted the job because of the original compensation. A pay reduction can...
Subtle forms of age discrimination in California’s tech industry
Age discrimination can be insidious and difficult to detect, but it can happen in the fast-paced California tech industry. Despite strong employment laws to protect workers from bias, older employees often face challenges that younger colleagues do not. Recognizing...
Is a layoff a wrongful termination?
In some ways, getting laid off can be even more frustrating than getting fired. If you get fired for cause, your boss at least believes that you did something to warrant it. But if you get laid off, you may have been an exemplary employee for years. The company simply...
How to detect if a company has a glass ceiling
The glass ceiling concept refers to the invisible barrier that prevents certain employees—often women and minority groups—from advancing into leadership roles or higher levels of management. Employees who experience this phenomenon are not considered for promotions...
Health effects of toxic PFAS
Toxic PFAS- “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)- have made headlines recently for being ubiquitous, persistent, and toxic. Evidence suggests associations between exposure to PFAS and health effects such as: Lowered male fertility Lowered women’s...