Ruben Limonjyan | January 11, 2023 | Workplace Discrimination

California is among the few states that provide family medical care and pregnancy disability leave (PDL). Pregnancy and family medical leaves can be tricky for employees and employers. Understanding FMLA, PDL, and CFRA can help you manage these leaves better. What is the FMLA? The FMLA is a law that requires certain employers to offer their employees unpaid, job-protected leave...

Ruben Limonjyan | January 11, 2023 | Wrongful Termination

A job termination or dismissal is deemed wrongful if an employee is retaliated against for unlawful reasons. California adheres to the at-will employment principle. This implies that your employer can terminate you without giving reasons or providing notice unless the employment is contractual. Therefore, reaching out to a wrongful termination attorney can be beneficial if you have a reasonable claim....

Ruben Limonjyan | December 22, 2022 | Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights, the enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Education, just released a guidance document for avoiding discrimination involving pregnancy and related conditions under Title IX. While this resource was published for “schools and students,” it has explanations of the law that all employers may find helpful. The guidance document notes three areas where an employer...

Ruben Limonjyan | December 12, 2022 | Workers Compensation

Most insurance companies provide coverage for job-related injuries or illnesses. For example, if you were injured during your lunch break at work, you might face challenges seeking compensation. Many insurance companies would want to reject a workers' comp claim due to a lunch break injury. However, you can still pursue workers' compensation benefits even if you were hurt during lunch....

Ruben Limonjyan | December 5, 2022 | Workers Compensation

First responders and police officers put their lives on the line daily to keep their communities safe, and because of this, these workers are at a high risk of severe and fatal injuries. Unfortunately, first-time responders have a hard time recovering compensation for their workplace injuries. Workers' Compensation for First Responders Worker's compensation provides compensation for medical care and other...

Ruben Limonjyan | November 26, 2022 | Employment Law

Searching for a new job can be a challenging and stressful time in anyone's life. Cover letters, applications, and interviews require a great deal of time and effort. If you've ever left a position on less-than-friendly terms, you may be worried about any negative reference information your past employer could say about you. Employers have the legal right to share...

Ruben Limonjyan | November 15, 2022 | Workers Compensation

Many people acknowledge that workers are entitled to recover compensation for lost wages and medical expenses for injured workers. However, few people deem cumulative trauma injuries compensable. Suppose you gradually acquire workplace injuries. In that case, you may be eligible for coverage under your organization's workers' compensation insurance. Also, if you experience cumulative trauma, scheduling a confidential consultation with a...

Ruben Limonjyan | October 17, 2022 | Employment Law

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Ruben Limonjyan | September 12, 2022 | Employment Law \ Workers Compensation

Almost all jobs have occupational hazards, and working in a warehouse is no different, especially since warehouse work comes with an array of risks. Working in a warehouse may expose you to injuries such as strains, sprains, and overexertions from harmful substances to heavy loads. Common Causes of Warehouse Injuries in California While working at warehouses, workers perform various tasks,...

Ruben Limonjyan | September 12, 2022 | Employment Law \ Workers Compensation

Yes, every farmworker in Ventura and across California is entitled to workers' comp coverage, whether they are immigrants or seasonal workers. California law mandates that all employers provide workers' compensation benefits, regardless of the number of workers involved. Unfortunately, only a few jurisdictions provide compensation benefits to farm employees who sustain workplace injuries. Luckily, California is one of these states....