An employer cannot infringe upon a woman’s right to bear and rear children. California state and U.S. Federal Law prohibit employers from discriminating against women for becoming pregnant, giving birth or taking maternity leave.
Suing after maternity firing, demotion or harassment
Misclassification leads to numerous wage and hour disputes
It is not uncommon for Long Beach employers to want to save money in order to increase their company's profits. One of the largest expenses of any business is its workers. Salaries, taxes and benefits can cost a significant amount of money. For this reason, some employers attempt to classify workers as independent contractors, which could give rise to wage and hour disputes.
Is your boss not reacting well to your need for time off?
Workers here in California enjoy some of the best employment law protections in the country. Even so, that does not stop some employers from acting as though the law does not apply to them. If your boss is not reacting well to your need for time off due to the birth of a child, an illness or injury, or military leave, you may have legal recourse.
