Category: Employment Law

People get fired for many reasons, even some that aren’t their fault. If you’ve recently been wrongfully terminated in San Diego, or your boss is talking about disciplinary measures that may lead to your being let go from the company, then you not only need to know your rights, you need to know the most common mistakes that people have led them to being fired.…

The legalization of marijuana in San Diego has been in the news for several years now. Legalize or not to legalize? Many states are facing the same question, while the federal level of law enforcement still maintains marijuana in all forms is illegal.…

Religion is always a touchy subject, and while the workplace is somewhere that all employees should be treated equally, it can be difficult to know when to draw the line when religious issues are cited. Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for employees to practice their religion.…

Given that most employees spend a lot of time with their colleagues and get to know them very well, it is no surprise that a significant number of San Diegans meet their future spouses at work, and workplace romances are actually quite common.…

Age discrimination is potentially the most common and pervasive type of employment discrimination that workers across San Diego face, despite the legal protections in place to safeguard the rights of older workers.

This type of discrimination places older workers at a disadvantage when it comes to hiring practices, career advancement and continued employment, which can in turn have a knock-on effect on the business in terms of limiting the skills and experience of the workforce, and of course, increasing the risk of potentially costly and time-consuming litigation.…