Retaliation Archives - Rediger Labor Law

13 Apr Requiring an Employee to Verify His Immigration Status as a Condition to Reinstate His Employment Would Violate California Public Policy

Posted at 13:42h in Employment Law

By Susana P. Solano
In Santillan v. USA Waste, Inc. (“USA Waste”), a 53-year old garbage truck driver sued his employer of 32 years for age discrimination and retaliation. Santillan had an exemplary employment record. He was rarely disciplined during his first 30 years at...

06 Mar Employee Alleging Retaliation Must Present Evidence of Pretext Once the Employer Establishes a Legitimate Reason for Termination

Posted at 14:16h in Employment Law

by Susana P. Solano, Esq.
In Lemke v. Sutter Roseville Medical Center, the plaintiff nurse was terminated due to her failure to properly document a patient’s medications and condition, monitor the condition, and refusal to assist in reviving the patient. Approximately two months prior to...

26 Jan The San Diego Community College District Learns a Tough Lesson Regarding Terminating an Employee Immediately After She Requested a CFRA Leave

Posted at 09:16h in Employment Law

by Susana P. Solano, Esq.
California’s laws regarding family or medical leave, such as the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), continue to create challenges for employers. One common concern is the termination and/or discipline of an employee who has requested or is on a protected...

17 Jan Federal Agencies Issue Fact Sheet Reminding Employers that Retaliation Against Employees Who Assert Workplace Rights Is Unlawful, Regardless of Their Immigration Status

Posted at 12:38h in Employment Law

by Robert L. Rediger, Esq.
Announced on January 10, 2017, several federal agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others, have issued a joint “fact sheet” reminding employers...

Retaliation Tag

13 Apr Requiring an Employee to Verify His Immigration Status as a Condition to Reinstate His Employment Would Violate California Public Policy

06 Mar Employee Alleging Retaliation Must Present Evidence of Pretext Once the Employer Establishes a Legitimate Reason for Termination

26 Jan The San Diego Community College District Learns a Tough Lesson Regarding Terminating an Employee Immediately After She Requested a CFRA Leave

17 Jan Federal Agencies Issue Fact Sheet Reminding Employers that Retaliation Against Employees Who Assert Workplace Rights Is Unlawful, Regardless of Their Immigration Status