Claims for Workplace Defamation

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Claims for Workplace Defamation

May 31st, 2022

Employees depend on their professional reputations. It is their currency and the way that they earn a living and advance their career. There is a fine line between an employer giving their opinion of a current or former employer and committing defamation. If they cross the line, they may be liable to the employee in […]

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What is a Whistleblower?

February 1st, 2022

As it pertains to your business, a whistleblower is either an employee or someone else who has knowledge of illegal or wrongful conduct and brings it to the attention of higher-ups or the general public. When companies have whistleblowers, they must be incredibly careful. They could be in serious trouble if they attempt to retaliate, […]

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What is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?

October 18th, 2021

Sexual harassment in the workplace has been a public focus in recent years, thanks largely to the Time’s Up movement. While there are different types of sexual harassment, many employees who came forward as part of #TimesUp experienced one particularly concerning kind of harassment, commonly referred to as “quid pro quo” harassment. Quid pro quo […]

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Minimum Wage Claims in California

February 10th, 2021

The minimum wage in California increased again on January 1, 2021, and employers should have been fully prepared for this increase. As an employee earning minimum wage, it is important to carefully check your paystub to ensure that your employer properly increased your hourly wages and accounted for all hours worked. If your employer failed […]

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Stop Wage and Hour Violations with Los Angeles Wage and Hour Attorneys Martin & Bontrager, APC

December 16th, 2020

California has numerous labor laws that aim to ensure employees in our state receive the proper pay for the hours they work. Employers are expected to strictly comply with wage and hour laws, or they can be held liable for unpaid wages to employees. Many employees are unsure whether they are owed unpaid wages, and […]

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Federal Protections for LGBTQ Employees

August 5th, 2020

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a landmark ruling that settled the question of whether Title VII protected LGBTQ employees from discrimination and harassment at work. In the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, SCOTUS ruled that sex and gender protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights […]

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Did Your Employer Unlawfully Retaliate Against You?

January 30th, 2020

Employees in California are strictly protected from unlawful workplace discrimination and harassment based on many protected characteristics. However, when an employee believes they have been treated wrongfully, they might hesitate to report the matter to their employer. This is often because they fear their employer will take action against them in response to their complaint. […]

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Know Your Overtime Rights for 2020

October 17th, 2019

One factor that determines whether an employee is entitled to time-and-a-half overtime rates is the amount they earn per year. Currently, if an employee is salaried and earns more than $455 per week ($23,660 per year), they can be exempt from overtime pay if they have certain job duties. However, if an employee earns less […]

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Labor & Employment Law FAQ

July 15th, 2019

Employers have considerable power over employees, as they can terminate employees at any time, for almost any reason. However, California law has many protections in place for employees so that companies do not engage in unfair or wrongful conduct. The following are only a few of the many common questions our labor and employment lawyers […]

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