Jay S. Rothman & Associates

01/10/2026

When layoffs only affect certain groups or performance issues appear without documentation, it may be workplace bias.

When excuses mask illegal bias.

10/03/2025

California has some of the strongest labor protections in the country, but employers sometimes ignore the rules.

What evidence do I need?

07/14/2025

Getting fired can feel unfair, but some terminations may actually cross legal lines.

Recognize the signs of wrongful firing.

04/16/2025

What are the rules around on-call time in California?

"Please don't ring."

01/15/2025

Navigate a toxic workplace.

Hold employers accountable.

10/04/2024

In a virtual workplace, subtler forms of harassment may go unnoticed.

What can help improve employee safety?

07/22/2024

Could what I choose to do with my free time impact my job?

What rules exist in California?

04/25/2024

Can I wear natural hair in the workplace?

The law has changed.

02/06/2024

Discover how to navigate workplace dynamics and foster a healthier, more harmonious environment.

Detecting Retaliation In The Workplace

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11/09/2023

Recent cases have affected harassment in restaurants.

Harassment at work is never okay.

09/22/2023

The goal of any blog, including an employment law blog, is to write something topical. At present, the most topical issue is Chris Rock being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscar’s. Does this incident present any issue of employment law worth discussing? Yes, it certainly does. The employment i...

09/21/2023

In most if not all states, employers are required to cover all business expenses, and supply all capital required for their business enterprises (e.g., tools, equipment, uniforms, work site, etc.). Thus, under California law, employers are in most cases required to reimburse employees for any busine...