by PLBH | Jun 15, 2022
There are some occupations that are riskier than others just by nature, or ones that put people in danger more frequently than others. Working with hazardous materials or heavy machinery, for instance, increases the risk of injury at work compared to desk occupations....
by PLBH | Jun 9, 2022
You may be eligible to compensation if you were unlawfully fired by your employer, perhaps for reasons related to your ethnicity or religion. Making you whole again is the objective of a lawsuit in a case of wrongful termination. In other words, if you hadn’t...
by PLBH | Jun 8, 2022
At PLBH, we are about results, no matter how long it takes to achieve them. Our recent win for our clients against corporate goliath Southern California Edison Company is a testament to our 110% devotion to our clients, securing our two clients $464.5 million in...
by PLBH | Jun 3, 2022
It’s no secret that the American political landscape is tremendously polarizing. Americans are increasingly willing to voice their thoughts in a variety of places about the current state of events in Washington, DC, as well as state and local politics. While...
by PLBH | May 28, 2022
Millions of workers in the United States experience wage and hour theft. Both federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA) and state law (California Labor Code) establish wage and hour rights. Wage theft occurs when illegal acts cause employees to lose money in...
by PLBH | May 24, 2022
Unfortunately, ethnic inequality still exists today. Racism may be found in all walks of life, including the workplace. Continue reading to learn about the ways that ethnic discrimination can be perpetrated in ways people are not always aware of. If you believe you...
by PLBH | May 18, 2022
When most people think of employment discrimination litigation, they see a person in the minority — a woman, a person of color, or an LGBT person, for example — being discriminated against by someone in the majority, say a white boss. Even in 2022, this form of...
by PLBH | May 12, 2022
If you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment, retaliation, or discrimination, you might think that after a fast Google search, you’ll know what to do next. It appears to be straightforward: make a complaint here, tick a few boxes, and you’re...
by PLBH | May 10, 2022
Many workers may believe they are being harassed at work. Maybe a coworker or boss is bothersome or pestering them while they’re at work, or maybe office jokes have gone too far. Unfortunately, not all forms of harassment are covered by the law. The legal...
by PLBH | May 6, 2022
Discrimination in the workplace is a hard subject. Employers are forbidden from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to this law, it is illegal for an employer to refuse to...