Shanberg Stafford LLP Legal Blog

Although employees are employed at will in California, Washington, and the United States, this doesn’t mean that they should fire employees illegally. Every cancer patient has a right to work in California, Washington, and the United States; as such the State forbids...

California, Washington, and the United States employers always screen their employees to ensure everyone they hire won’t pose a risk to others and the workplace environment. While this is legal, some employer takes advantage over workers and violates the law. If you...

It’s not uncommon for employees to experience age discrimination.  In California, Washington, and the United States, no employer is allowed to discriminate against employees based on their age. As such, the law prohibits discrimination of employees at least 40 years...

According to FMLA, no employer should fire an employee because of a medical condition. Even though the law protects you, you need to know your legal rights when navigating your claim based on your medical condition. If your employer has terminated you after learning...

While there seem to be fewer instances of less prejudice among workers in California, Washington, and the United States, some sex stereotypes stills show some employees are still disadvantaged. Whether your employer was involved in sex discrimination knowingly or...

Unfortunately, people continue to suffer from sexual harassment at the hands of their employers or colleagues. If you are being subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace, don’t assume it will go on its own. There is only one effectual remedy- prevention. If you...

If you have been shifted from your normal shift only because you received a sexual advance from your employer, this may not constitute illegal retaliation. Retaliation is only unlawful if the law protects the actions that precede the retaliation. It’s against the law...

It’s illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their disability. As such you are supposed to request your employer for a reasonable accommodation. Though this is an employee’s right, you may find that most of the employers may refuse even valid requests. If...

If you have been denied a promotion at work, it may not be easy to take the thought off. Despite an employee having stellar qualifications, some employers pass them over while promoting others. This feels like a slap on the face that may leave you with so many...

While some of the California, Washington, and the United States workplaces promote and help support employees with disabilities, others do nothing about this. Those who support these employees are likelier to increase productivity. Unfortunately, most employees with...