Blog Posts in 2017 Posted By Marder Employment Law 14-Dec-2017 Marder Employment Law Offering Services in 3 New Locations: Sacramento, Oakland, & San Francisco Our firm, Marder Employment Law, is thrilled to announce we have now extended our services to 3 new locations: Sacramento, Oakland, and San Francisco. Our legal team is honored to advocate on behalf of those who have been mistreated by their ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 11-Dec-2017 What's an Implied Contract? Although it is preferred to have all contracts drafted in writing, verbal contracts between parties can still be enforced, even if the agreement has not been written down. There are two forms of implied contracts: those that are implied in-fact and ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 6-Dec-2017 What Does At-Will Employment Really Mean? Many employers hire their employees “at will.” But what does this language actually mean? In this blog, I explain what at-will employment is and how it might affect you. An employee who has signed an at-will agreement can be fired at any ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 1-Dec-2017 LGBT Rights in the Workplace Face Uncertainty In July, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice argued that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does not prevent employers from firing an employee based on their sexual orientation. The DOJ’s filing came the say day that ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 10-Nov-2017 Steps to Take if You Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work From Harvey Weinstein to Bill O’Reilly, many prominent individuals have recently been fired or forced to resign from their jobs because of sexual harassment allegations. These high profile cases have placed a much needed spotlight on sexual ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 7-Nov-2017 Have You Been Fired for Political Reasons? Recently, there has been more and more news stories about companies firing their employees because of their political views and activities. These companies have expressed that leadership is of a specific political mindset that does not welcome ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 2-Nov-2017 James Damore Fired for Controversial Google Memo Google recently fired software engineer James Damore for writing an internal memo that questioned the company’s efforts to be more diverse and inclusive. In the memo, Damore argued that women have such low numbers when it comes to holding ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 20-Oct-2017 California's Meal & Rest Period Rules In California, employees who are considered non-exempt have a legal right to receive meal breaks and rest periods through the course of their shift. The length of their shift will determine the amount of breaks an employee is entitled to. Failing to ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 27-Sep-2017 What Are My Rights as a Pregnant Employee? Pregnancy can be a difficult time, but there are laws in place to protect you while on the job. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) offers protection for expectant workers by defining pregnancy discrimination and laying out the rights of pregnant ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 13-Sep-2017 How Do I Prove Employer Retaliation? When an employee engages in certain protected acts, their employer is legally forbidden from taking action against them in retaliation. These acts include filing complaints about illegal activity such as discrimination, and refusing to participate in ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 9-Aug-2017 Can I Sue My Employer for Not Giving Me Breaks? In California, employees can be categorized as exempt or non-exempt employees. These different classes of employees are handled differently under California employment law, and they are entitled to different benefits during their shift, including ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 26-Jul-2017 California's FEHA Regulations on Transgender Identity On July 1, 2017, California introduced new regulations that expand existing protection for workers under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) for transgender people. The FEHA prohibits discrimination or harassment against ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 20-Jul-2017 Workplace Gender Equality & Discrimination Gender equality is an issue that has been on the rise in recent years. More and more, employees and employers are striving to ensure that people are able to access the same rewards, resources, and opportunities, regardless of their gender. Many ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 21-Jun-2017 Expressing Your Political Views in the Workplace Many Americans exercise their first amendment right to free speech, and believe that this right covers them from punitive action at work. The first amendment, however, only protects citizens from government action, not action but companies or ... Continue Reading Posted By Marder Employment Law 12-Jun-2017 Workplace Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers As a mother, returning to work is one of a number of difficult decisions you face. If you are breastfeeding your child, you will need special provisions to allow you to pump breast milk while you are at work. The federal “Break Time for Nursing ... Continue Reading