The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that those who use marijuana for medical purposes are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Therefore, under California employment law, the disciplining or termination of employees engaging in...
Month: August 2012
California principal settles termination suit after investigation
There is more than one way to resolve a wrongful termination complaint filed by an employee. A court can decide the merits of the employee's case under California or federal employee law. It is illegal for employers to terminate an employee for certain reasons,...
Loophole in child labor laws impacts California farmhands
Workers of all ages should have protections in the workplace. These should include proper safety precautions, freedom from harassment and being paid at least minimum wage. Californians might assume that employment law also protects children from working when they...
Morning news host to take medical leave for bone marrow treatment
Hollywood stars are susceptible to illness and personal tragedy just like everyone else. When personal illness rears its ugly head, federal employment laws step in to offer job protection to stars and California residents alike.Most commonly, these protections are...
