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Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jul 12, 2022 | 0 Comments

Using an employment lawyer can be costly. Even when employees face discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other mistreatment at work and have a solid case, hiring a lawyer and incurring expenses relating to litigation can be cost-prohibitive. In addition to the money issue, there is also the ...

How To File A Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jul 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

Wrongful termination is said to have occurred when an individual has been fired for reasons that are illegal such as those pertaining to discrimination or harassment. In other words, an employee who has been terminated illegally, in violation of state or federal laws, can file a wrongful terminat...

What Constitutes Workplace Harassment in California?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jul 09, 2022 | 0 Comments

Harassment in the workplace is illegal under California as well as federal laws. It is a form of discrimination that exhibits a pattern of unwelcome behaviors toward employees, creating a hostile work environment. Often, workplace harassment is behavior that targets employees based on their rac...

How Much Do You Get From A Discrimination Lawsuit?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jan 03, 2022 | 0 Comments

Discrimination in the workplace is more common that we might think it is. An employment discrimination lawsuit is adjudicated in civil courts. This means that the plaintiff, in such cases, the employee, has the burden of proof. In other words, he or she must show evidence that there was discrimin...

Covid-19 Employee Rights

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Aug 08, 2021 | 0 Comments

Unfortunately, We Cannot Assist With Unemployment Claims. Those Who Have Been Wrongfully Terminated Are Encouraged To Contact Us. The coronavirus pandemic is shaking the entire nation to the core as no other event has in recent history. Employees are facing significant and frightening challenges ...

The Family And Medical Leave Act – Q & A

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Aug 07, 2021 | 0 Comments

FMLA stipulates that covered employers must allow an eligible employee to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected leave for specific family or medical reasons. Here are several questions and answers that will help you to gain a better understanding of The Family and Medical Leave Act. What A...

California Workplace Harassment Laws

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jul 01, 2021 | 0 Comments

Federal and state laws prohibit harassment in the workplace on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, color, or genetic information. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1...

Labor Department Announces FLSA Self-Audit Program

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

Self-Audit For FLSA Violations On March 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it would soon be implementing its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The PAID program will permit employers to self-report potential Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations w...

California Wage And Hour Laws

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

California employers face an ongoing challenge in keeping up with federal and California wage and hour laws that regularly change. Large employers may face stiff penalties for seemingly small violations or claims for unpaid wages increasing exponentially since wage and hour claims often accrue on...

"On-Call" And "Stand By" Labor Laws

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

California employers are obligated to pay the wages of an hourly employee for all time that the employee is under the control of the employer, and includes all the time the employee is suffered or permitted to work, whether or not required to do so. In Industrial Welfare Commission Orders 4 and 5...

IRS 20-Factor Test – What Employers Should Know

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

As the use of part-time employees and independent contractors continues to grow in California, it is critical for employers to understand the differences in types of employment status. One tool at an employer's disposal is the IRS 20-factor test, used to determine whether sufficient "control" is ...

When To Contact A Wrongful Termination Lawyer

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

If you can successfully prove that your employer wrongfully terminated you, you may be able to recover damages for your financial loss, future financial losses, punitive damages, and suffering. There are several key questions that must be answered to determine if you have a legitimate claim again...

What Are An Employee's Rights After Job Termination?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

When an employee is terminated from his or her job in California, he or she does have certain rights. For example, an employee who has just been fired or laid off has the right to receive a final paycheck and has the option of continuing health insurance coverage in addition to being eligible for...

Using An Employment Attorney

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job, or if you are being harassed, discriminated or face a hostile work environment, you may be overwhelmed thinking about how to fight for your rights and hold your employer or former employer accountable. When you are looking for a Los Angeles em...

Statute Of Limitations For Sexual Harassment

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Mar 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

Whether you are a survivor of sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace, coming forward with your story can be one of the most difficult things one can do in life. A reluctance or hesitation to come forward with allegations is a common reaction from someone who has endured sexual haras...

Unpaid Wage Lawsuits In California

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Feb 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

In California, employers who violate wage and hour laws can be slapped with severe penalties. In any type of action against your employer for unpaid wages, you will be seeking monetary compensation for the wages you should have been paid or the wages you were rightfully owed by your employer for ...

How Much Do Employment Lawyers Cost?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Feb 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

If you have been harassed or discriminated against at work, face a hostile work environment, or have been wrongfully terminated from your job, you may be wondering how to fight for your rights and hold your employer accountable. When you are looking to retain the services of an experienced and kn...

CFRA Employment Lawyers

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Feb 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) (Gov. Code, § 12945.2) provides unpaid job protection rights for up to twelve work weeks of qualified family leave. A California labor and employment attorney at Kingsley & Kingsley can help you with the law. The CFRA provides job protection benefits for qu...

Am I Being Sexually Harassed At Work?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Feb 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

Sexual harassment occurs in places where it is tolerated. An environment where such behaviors are allowed to continue unchecked is ripe for abuse, harassment and discrimination. Oftentimes, the individual who is harassed may not even be certain that he or she is being harassed in the workplace be...

How Much Do You Get From An Employment Lawsuit?

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Feb 01, 2021 | 0 Comments

An employment lawsuit in California typically stems from a dispute that arises between an employer and an employee. This could be over harassment or discrimination in the workplace, a dispute over wages, retaliatory action or wrongful termination. The types of monetary damages you receive in an e...

Statute Of Limitations For Wrongful Termination

Posted by Eric Kingsley | Jan 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

The statute of limitations is a specific time period allotted for filing certain types of lawsuits. Each type of legal action has a specific filing deadline. If a lawsuit is not filed within this deadline, your lawsuit may not be accepted or heard. After the statute of limitations has run on the ...

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