Category: Personal injury

What are Your Maternity and Paternity Rights Under FMLA?

Posted On February 1, 2025 In Personal injury

The excitement of being a new parent comes with the uncertainties of meeting workplace demands after the birth or adoption of a child. However, federal laws protect eligible employees. Below, we look at your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).…

Dealing With Discrimination As An Independent Contractor in San Diego

Posted On September 25, 2024 In Personal injury

Working as an independent contractor can give you the freedom that traditional employees may not have. However, you may be at an increased risk of being taken advantage of or being treated unfairly. If you have been dealing with discrimination as an independent contractor, you are not without legal options.…

How Long You Have to File for Wrongful Termination in California

Posted On June 12, 2024 In Personal injury,Wrongful Termination

Being terminated from a position is a challenging life experience. Particularly if it was for unfair or illegal reasons. If you think you have been wrongfully terminated, you would benefit from seeking the guidance of a San Diego wrongful termination attorney with Walker Law.…

How to Protect Yourself in California Severance Pay Agreements

Posted On May 30, 2023 In Personal injury

Upon losing your job in California, you could be presented with a severance pay agreement. Sometimes, these can be confusing, and the terms are not always clear. Your former employer may want to push terms that are not agreeable, so it is critical that you have a California employment lawyer on your side.…

What is Quid Pro Quo Harassment?

Posted On October 25, 2022 In Personal injury

“Something for something.” That’s the basic form of what Qui Pro Quo means, translated from Latin. The term is famous thanks to TV shows and movies, but how does this apply to harassment in the workplace? Quid pro quo is a term used in employment law for harassment that, in most cases, involves a superior seeking sexual favors from an employee in return for various benefits.…

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