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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…

Losing a job is tough enough without worrying about the final paycheck or, even worse, unpaid wages. Legislators across the country seem to agree; almost every state has laws on final pay. In California, for example, it must be paid on the date of termination if the employer terminates the employee, or within 72 hours…

Are you concerned that you’re a victim of employee harassment? Tip: Talk to your harasser first! Dirty jokes, profanity, pornography, unwanted flirting in the workplace. Sexual harassment and other forms of employee harassment on the job is not new. What can you do to try to stop it without hurting your career? Go to the…

Lion tamers and tightrope walkers have rights to a work environment characterized by workplace safety. Employers must comply with certain safety standards required by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and state laws. Employers must provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or severe physical harm….

(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…

Age discrimination, a form of Orange County employment attorney, is illegal. As most workers will live to be over 40 years of age, this claim applies to more workers than any other discrimination claim. Simply put, age discrimination is rampant and increasing. Federal law protects workers over 40 who have been discharged, demoted, or subjected…