Steven Diaz Legal

04/06/2022

A lawyer serves their client as both advocate and counselor. I'm delighted to share this testimonial reflecting on both.

"The opportunity to be represented by Steven Diaz was the greatest blessing I could have asked for. Steven’s constant communication with me throughout the process helped ensure all my concerns and questions would be answered and settled within a timely manner. I felt a great amount of reassurance because of his knowledge and expertise of my case. Steven was incredibly empathetic which helped ease my anxieties and helped me feel understood. I could not have been more pleased with the result of our settlement. I can say with certainty, Steven Diaz did not take on my case for the money, he did to make sure I had a voice to be seen and heard."

"My experience with Steven Diaz was nothing but stellar. He was kind and compassionate through a tumultuous time, and his knowledge of the law and the options in front of me were communicated and articulated with ease and guidance. He is a master at his craft, and while I hope I never NEED to u

02/16/2022

The data does not lie. Unpredictable schedules lead to economic insecurity, stress, anxiety, unhappiness, and an inability to plan for the future. Hourly workers deserve stable schedules and consistent hours.

Two pieces of federal legislation reintroduced this week aim to give part time workers better protections

02/08/2022

Interesting read. Stories From You: “Why I Quit My Job." You can filter results by industry and age group.

NBC readers tell us why they quit in the midst of a pandemic driving The Great Resignation. The number of people quitting their jobs hit a record high in November.

01/29/2022

Workers at Amy's Kitchen allege that they are not given the opportunity to take breaks or change tasks to prevent repetitive motion injuries; that they do not have access to clean drinking water during their shifts; and that they are shamed or asked to provide a doctor’s note if they request a break from the line to use the restroom.

The complaint said workers don’t have access to clean drinking water during their shifts and are at risk of developing repetitive motion injuries, among other allegations.

01/21/2022

Proud to share another testimonial from a happy client!

“For someone whom has never reached out about an employer issue; I couldn’t have asked for a better experience thanks to Steven Diaz. Very insightful and answered every one of my questions big or small in order to make the right decisions for myself. I felt confident every step of the way thanks to Steven and his office.!”

"My experience with Steven Diaz was nothing but stellar. He was kind and compassionate through a tumultuous time, and his knowledge of the law and the options in front of me were communicated and articulated with ease and guidance. He is a master at his craft, and while I hope I never NEED to u

01/08/2022

"Sgt. Danika Yampierre knew she’d had enough when the stress from workplace hostility led her to give birth to her third child on the sidewalk."

Four Black female officers in the Baltimore Police Department are suing their workplace, alleging gender and racial discrimination.

12/14/2021

Incidents like this only further highlight the drastic power imbalance that exists between American employers and employees. Our workers deserve so much better.

heard the warning sirens and wanted to

10/08/2021

"In an important victory for Silicon Valley activists and California workers, the governor has signed a law making it illegal for companies to bar employees from speaking out about harassment and discrimination. The new law is the result of hard-fought advocacy work by those in the tech industry who have long spoken out against the restrictive confidentiality arrangements, known as nondisclosure agreements or NDAs, which are intended to protect industry secrets but have also created a culture of silence around wrongdoing. NDAs often keep incidents of harassment and discrimination under wraps, forcing employees to keep quiet or face legal actions and fines."

Silenced No More Act makes it illegal for firms to prevent employees from speaking out about harassment or discrimination

05/10/2021

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that CalSavers is not an employer plan and therefore is not regulated by ERISA, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

CalSavers, the employee-funded, state-managed retirement system for millions of Californians whose employers have no retirement plan, is a valid program that does not conflict with federal pension laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting a conservative group’s challenge. The program wa...

03/26/2021

"And it appears that paying your staff this way - while not practical, moral or fair - might also not be illegal."

Andreas Flaten claims he was sent a grease-covered pile of coins by his former employer.

03/22/2021

Getting fired is traumatic. Even if we suspect it is coming, very few people are actually prepared for the moment they are called into the boss’ office and terminated. Everything happens so quickly. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help protect your rights.

03/04/2021

Grocery workers in the city of Los Angeles are set to receive a temporary $5 per hour pay raise, after the city council voted today to mandate “hero pay” for employees of larger grocery and drugstore chains.

The $5 per hour pay bump for grocery workers passed by L.A.’s city council will take effect once the mayor signs it into law.