The #MeToo movement has been raising awareness in California and across the country to the prevalence of sexual harassment and sex discrimination in the workplace. Women continue to come forward with experiences of harassment and discrimination at work, from quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment of a…

San Francisco employment lawyers explain how federal and California laws protect the right of employees to be free from unlawful retaliation In California, there are laws prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for engaging in protected activities. The San Francisco retaliation attorneys at Minnis & Smallets want employees to understand…

A San Francisco wrongful termination lawyer can help employees who are unlawfully fired, as these examples illustrate An illegal termination occurs when an employee is fired for a reason that violates the law. A San Francisco wrongful termination attorney can help employees identify whether their terminations were unlawful and can…

In addition to protecting employees from discrimination and harassment, federal and state laws protect employees from being subjected to retaliation for reporting or refusing to participate in unlawful conduct. Defining Retaliation Unlawful retaliation occurs when an employee is punished for participating in a legally protected action, such as reporting discrimination…