Davis*Gavsie & Hakim, LLP Legal Blog

If you lose your job due to a disability, you may feel angry, sad and frustrated. Likewise, employers do not want to do wrong by their employees and wrongfully terminate one. If an employee suffers wrongful termination due to discrimination, they may be able to seek...

Being disabled does not mean you cannot hold down a job. Many disabled employees are gainfully employed and are valuable workers. Sometimes a disabled employee needs some accommodations to perform their job duties. California law recognizes this need and requires...

Losing a job is an emotional and difficult event to go through. This is not only challenging because it means one’s income has stopped, but it could also harm one’s reputation. As such, an employee should be well informed of their situation and whether they were...

Whether one works in the office, a worksite, from their home or multiple locations, employees in California expect to be safe and treated appropriately. Unfortunately, employees may encounter situations that are uncomfortable. These situations could raise to the level...

California has been at the forefront of attempting to address and curtail discrimination in the workplace for decades now. The fight isn’t always easy. Yes, there are leaders in government and, quite frankly, in the business community who recognize this problem and...

It can be hard to believe that discrimination in the workplace is still such a significant issue in today’s society. Many states, California included, have made great strides in addressing this problem, yet it remains a concern. So, what are your options when...

Any company or organization in California that finds itself embroiled in litigation likely finds the effort to be a drain on resources. But, when it comes to allegations of employment law violations, fighting back and doing so in a steadfast manner may be the only...

There may come a time when an unexpected event requires you to take an extended period off work. You may sustain an injury or develop an illness, or you may need to take care of a sick or injured child or family member. Sometimes, these occurrences require more time...

California is one of the few states that requires private employers to conduct sexual harassment training for all employees. All public employers, and private employers that do business in California and have 50 or more employees must provide sexual harassment...