Tech workers around the country have been on edge in recent months as companies resort to restructuring to weather uncertain economic conditions. Following downsizing at Peloton, Lyft, and Twitter, Meta’s recent announcement of plans to cut 11,000 jobs from their workforce marks the largest of the layoffs that have rocked the tech industry so far in 2022. Amazon followed...
Continue ReadingIf you are wrongfully fired or fired under illegal circumstances, you have rights that may allow you to collect compensation for your losses. Working with an experienced Los Angeles, wrongful termination attorney will help assure that those rights are protected. Ottinger Employment Lawyers know that one of the most challenging first steps is reaching out. Contact us now, and...
Continue ReadingHave you received a new job offer? Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment, especially when New York has recently seen unemployment rates as high as 8.2%. Though you should be grateful for a new employment opportunity, don’t forget what you bring to the table. If you’ve received an employment contract from your employer, don’t sell yourself short. Negotiate for...
Continue ReadingAre you facing a work-related problem? Maybe you’re worried that you’ve been discriminated against in the hiring process because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Maybe there’s a problem with the way your company has been treating you, how much they’ve been paying you, or how many hours they ask you to work. Maybe you’ve just lost...
Continue ReadingCalifornia employment relationships are generally at-will, meaning either party may terminate the relationship with or without cause at any time and for any reason or no reason at all. However, there are exceptions, and an employer cannot terminate an employee for reasons that violate California public policy. What Does It Mean to Violate “Public Policy?” A wrongful termination that...
Continue ReadingWhat NY workers need to know about their rights in cases of illegal retaliatory employment termination NY wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for an illegal reason. But NY wrongful terminations are rare. This is because most all New York employees are employees-at-will. An employee-at-will can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. Fairness...
Continue ReadingIf you are a Union Employee, contact your Union Representative. Due to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Union Employees are not “at-will” employees, unlike most private-sector employees. This protects Union Members with rights other employees do not have. But because of the CBA, private attorneys are not allowed to represent Union Members in negotiations with their employer. Union clients...
Continue ReadingAs a general rule, employment relationships in New York are at-will. Typically, that means you can be terminated for any reason (or even no reason), so long as your employer is not basing the decision on a discriminatory or retaliatory motive. Despite this general rule, many companies offer terminated executives New York severance agreements to ease the transition for...
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