There is no law that prevents you from quitting your job while on workers’ comp, and your medical treatment and permanent disability benefits can continue. However, quitting may affect some aspects of your benefits and rights, it's important to understand the consequences and when to speak with a workers' compensation lawyer in Los Angeles....

Emotional distress caused by someone else's actions can be just as damaging as physical injury. California law recognizes two distinct legal claims that allow victims to seek compensation for this kind of harm in the workplace: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED). Although both claims involve mental...

If you are pregnant and your employer has demoted you, reduced your hours, or changed your job duties in a negative way, this could violate state or federal laws. Employers are prohibited from treating you unfairly simply because you are pregnant, plan to take leave, or have medical restrictions due to pregnancy. If you...

While both sexual harassment and sexual abuse at work are unlawful and harmful, they differ in terms of legal definitions, severity, and the type of legal action they may trigger.  If you have experienced either sexual harassment or sexual abuse at work, contact our Los Angeles employment attorneys at Aegis Law Firm today. Call...

While California law strictly prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace, not all uncomfortable or awkward situations rise to the level of illegal conduct. For employees evaluating whether to file a claim, recognizing the difference between unlawful harassment and inappropriate—but non-actionable—behavior is essential.  If you have been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace,...