Category: Job Loss

On the world scene, peace talks are usually considered a better way to attempt resolution of disputes than armed conflict. Similarly in the workplace, mediation may be a better way to resolve workplace disputes than fighting it out in court. Mediation is non‑binding, informal, and quick. The mediator is typically an attorney or retired judge…

(Before reading this, check out Orange County Employee Reinstatement Rights Part 1!) After enduring a long convalescence, that humdrum job never looked so good! An employee may have a right to be reinstated to a former job upon returning from medical leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act generally apply to an employee who has…

If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm, said Vince Lombardi. Enthusiasm. Is it really that important? Can we just do our jobs and survive in the workplace? Survive, perhaps but not thrive and maybe worry about job security. Enthusiasm implies a positive, vigorous, zealous, teachable, results-oriented, attitude and is…

I was fired, so I cannot get unemployment benefits. This is a common misperception I often hear from clients. It is too bad, because many of these workers may be unwittingly failing to claim thousands of dollars of unemployment benefits & lost job security compensation. Certainly, layoffs are the traditional means by which terminated employees…

Are you concerned about your job? Fretting about Orange County job security? How do you avoid unintentionally making job security insecure? Have you ever thought of disputing your performance review, even on a minor point or to higher management? After all, you certainly don’t want incorrect comments to be held against you in promotions, raises,…

Know that a whistleblower does have rights! Recently, three former aerospace employees were awarded $45.3 million when they were fired after reporting flaws in the construction of aircraft. Courts have awarded whistle-blowers their actual wage loss until they find another job, the difference between their wages for a reasonable time in the future, lost benefits,…