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Oct 3, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 3 minutes | Employment Law

What Are Common Examples of Workplace Discrimination?

Unfortunately, workplace discrimination adversely affects countless California employees. Luckily, the Golden State is also one of the most progressive in the nation regarding employee protections. So, what are common examples of workplace discrimination? This article will examine several types of discrimination as well as the laws protecting employees against adverse and disparate treatment—because understanding what constitutes discrimination is the...

Oct 3, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 4 minutes | Employment Law

How to Prove Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

In an ideal world, employers judge employees solely by their skills and capabilities, not by their skin color. Unfortunately, even in progressive states like California, workplace racial discrimination is still a problem. And it can have a lasting psychological and professional impact on workers. Knowing how to prove racial discrimination in the workplace is crucial in the fight for...

Aug 24, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 4 minutes | Employment Law

How to Report Unpaid Wages in California

When your employer does not pay you your full wages or fails to pay you on time, it has committed wage theft. State and federal laws take wage theft seriously, which is why they provide multiple avenues for reporting unpaid wages through civil lawsuits or administrative complaints. At the Law Offices of John Dalton, we also take wage theft...

Aug 24, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 3 minutes | Employment Law

How to File a Wrongful Termination Claim in California

There are certain reasons your employer cannot use to terminate your employment. And if your boss has an illegal motive for firing you, it might be time to file a wrongful termination claim against them. At the Law Offices of John Dalton, our knowledgeable legal team can identify your rights in a wrongful termination claim and show you how...

Aug 24, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 3 minutes | Employment Law

What Is Considered Workplace Harassment in California?

The law protects you against harassment at work. But what is considered workplace harassment in California? In general, unlawful harassment is any unwelcome and offensive behavior based on an individual’s protected characteristics. While you have several options for asserting your rights against harassment and recovering damages from your workplace, the process can be tricky. You should speak to a...

Aug 24, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 5 minutes | Employment Law

Best Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles

When it comes to employment law, hiring the right attorney is crucial. As an employment law firm, we understand this and offer six recommendations for the best employment attorneys in Los Angeles. We’ve based our choices on these professionals’ remarkable backgrounds, including notable case results, demonstrated thought leadership, ethics and bar compliance, awards, honors, and reviews from clients and...

Aug 22, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 6 minutes | Employment Law

Understanding California’s Waiting Time Penalty Law

California is a pioneer in ensuring employers pay their employees within a reasonable time after termination or resignation. Specifically, if an employer fails to pay an employee’s final wages within 72 hours of termination, they may face penalties under Labor Code 203. These penalties apply for each day the payment is late up to a maximum of 30 days....

Aug 17, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 4 minutes | Employment Law

What Are the Requirements for Filing a Workplace Harassment Lawsuit?

When employers fail to protect their employees from unlawful harassment, they hurt their workforce, the community, and themselves. Victims of unlawful workplace harassment have several legal protections and the option to sue their harasser and employer. There are many requirements for filing a workplace harassment lawsuit, and an experienced attorney can help you fulfill them. Contact us at the...

Aug 17, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 5 minutes | Employment Law

How Are Unpaid Wages Calculated in California?

Employers use several techniques to give their employees less compensation than they are entitled to. California and federal laws allow employees to recover unpaid wages and punish their employers for wage theft. But how are unpaid wages calculated in California? The method for calculating unpaid wages depends on how your employer withheld your pay. To confirm that you receive...

Jun 23, 2023 | By John Dalton | Read Time: 4 minutes | Employment Law

How Do I Recover Unpaid Wages in California?

Wage theft is a real and significant threat to the American workforce. And, unfortunately, the employers are doing the stealing. This is an uncomfortable reality, but California law protects its workers in many substantial ways. We can show you how to get back the compensation you are owed and help you do it. At the Law Office of John...