by PLBH | Apr 6, 2023
For those who are unable to work due to a disability, the Social Security Administration (SSA) gives two categories of payments. People with disabilities who fall within specific income limits are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Social Security...
by PLBH | Apr 5, 2023
If you suspect that you have experienced illegal retaliation as a result of whistleblowing, it’s critical that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible. The statutes set deadlines for when you can file claims and also mandate that you visit government...
by PLBH | Apr 4, 2023
It can be unfair to be fired. Sometimes you work for a boss who is cruel, capricious, or unreasonable, and they fire you. Being fired isn’t necessarily illegal every time, regardless of how unfair it seems or actually was. We devote a lot of time to locating...
by PLBH | Apr 3, 2023
You can appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) judgment if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits is rejected. You might wish to get in touch with a California disability hearings attorney as soon as you learn that...
by PLBH | Apr 2, 2023
A former employee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) received $1.5 million in damages for workplace discrimination from a federal jury in Delaware in 2019. Autumn Lampkins, a worker, accused KFC of harassing and discriminating against her because of her gender. Lampkins...
by PLBH | Apr 1, 2023
Those who have never experienced workplace discrimination have no idea how small and helpless it can make them feel. They have no idea how frustrating it is to be stuck with nowhere to turn or to have an employer not take the situation seriously. At PLBH, we recognize...
by PLBH | Mar 30, 2023
Contact a Social Security disability attorney who can assist you in preparing for an appeal hearing if your initial claim for benefits is rejected. During a hearing, an administrative law judge who was not involved in the first judgment will review your claim. Keep...
by PLBH | Mar 29, 2023
Unwelcome and discriminating behavior that occurs at work is called harassment. While many people think of harassment purely in terms of sexual harassment, there are several other types of harassment. Under federal law, there are two main definitions of harassment:...
by PLBH | Mar 28, 2023
The Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is a federal law; the California Family Rights Act, or CFRA, is essentially the state of California’s counterpart of the FMLA. The majority of the time, by the time a person contacts an attorney for help with FMLA claims,...
by PLBH | Mar 27, 2023
Employees who experience workplace harassment may find it to be traumatizing and it may also have a detrimental effect on their productivity, general job satisfaction, and well-being. To stop workplace harassment from getting worse and to defend the rights and dignity...