2024 was a landmark year for the rights of child sex abuse victims in California. In October 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 452 into law, which eliminates the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors to pursue civil claims against...
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Fired for Reporting Misconduct? A Guide to California’s Whistleblower Protections
Reporting illegal activity at work should not cost you your job. California law provides strong protections for employees who expose wrongdoing. However, many workers still face retaliation. Retaliation happens so often that California strengthened its whistleblower...
Litigation Financing in Child Sexual Abuse Claims: How Funding Can Support Survivor Cases
For many survivors of child sexual abuse, seeking justice through the legal system is more than just a matter of courage; it is also a matter of resources. Filing and pursuing sexual abuse claims is expensive, with attorneys’ fees and court costs to consider....
What Counts as Retaliation Under California Law? (Beyond Just Firing)
We automatically associate workplace retaliation with being fired, but in reality, there are many other unlawful acts that can constitute retaliation in California. Any of these could form the basis of a successful retaliation claim if they occur because an employee...
Gloria Allred on YouTube with Epstein Survivor Alicia Arden
During a recent press conference alongside Epstein survivor Alicia Arden, attorney Gloria Allred — partner at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg (AM&G Law) and advocate for many of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims — revealed that more than a thousand people were victimized by...
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in California
Non-compete agreements, or non-compete clauses, have long been used by employers as a means to protect trade secrets and business interests. However, in California, these agreements are subject to strict limitations. When it comes to non-compete agreements, the state...
Addressing Microaggressions: Legal Perspectives and Workplace Policies
At first, you may wonder, “Did that really just happen?” Then, as a pattern emerges, you realize you are being subtly targeted by microaggressions. The term "microaggressions" may suggest that they are small, but when they become part of your everyday work life, they...
Medical Leave Attorney | Family and Medical Leave Act Attorney (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide employees with certainty when they need leave from work for family or medical reasons. The FMLA gives employees the right to job protection during periods of family or medical leave. However,...
Pregnancy Discrimination/Maternity-Leave Lawyer Los Angeles
Preparing to welcome a newborn child should be one of the most joyful moments of your life. However, navigating the maze of California maternity leave laws can be overwhelming for pregnant employees. Los Angeles-based employees have more rights than many US workers...
Military or Veteran Discrimination Lawyer Los Angeles
California is home to the largest number of active military personnel and veterans in the country. However, many current and former service members face military discrimination when they transition to civilian careers or struggle to maintain employment when called to...