Non-Competition Disputes

Some Delivery Drivers Are Exempt From Arbitration … But Which Ones?

Ahh, the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), stripping rights from employees since 1925! While it was created as an alternative to litigation with the hopes of making a resolution faster and easier in commercial disputes, it was judicially broadened to cover all disputes...

Can My Employer Discredit My Claims By Using Alleged Criminal Activity Of Which I Was Never Convicted?

The short answer is it depends. There are very limited circumstances where such evidence can be used, and your employer would be the burden of convincing the court that such evidence of prior bad acts falls through that narrow window. Whether the court will allow such...

Why Having Skilled Employment Attorneys Is Critical

Readers of this blog know just how complex the world of employment law can be. Today, we review a case out of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that shows why it is so critically important that you seek out an experienced employment law...

Judges Disagree Whether Elephant Is Person

Our employment discrimination attorneys often talk about the fact that there is no case that you can guarantee a win – mostly pointing to the fact that judges and juries can be very unpredictable. Recently, our wrongful termination discussed that a crazy situation...

According To Judges, Are Bumblebees Considered Fish?

Sometimes, the only thing that you can do is shake your head and shrug your shoulders when a judge makes a ruling that does not make any sense. There is a reason that no trial attorney with any intelligence and experience never guarantees a client a win. There are...

What Is The Cost To Defend An Employment Lawsuit?

It is very rare that defense attorneys share their total fees and costs publicly. Indeed, you will not likely find many defense attorneys promoting the total cost of defense, which is likely because a quicker settlement is typically cheaper, less intrusive into...

How Do You Win A Discrimination At Work Lawsuit?

What does prima facie mean? Best Lawyer Answer: Prima facie is a Latin term used in the law to mean “sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted.” The term “prima facie” is an adjective that often precedes the terms “case” and...

Can Unequal Progressive Discipline Prove Discrimination?

Top Employment Attorneys answers: Can I be fired when a White employee only got a warning for the same conduct? What should I do if I was fired today because of my race, gender or national origin? What can I do if Human Resources (HR) is racist? Normally, when our...

How Long Will My Employment Claim Take?

Best Ohio Employment Discrimination Attorney Answers: How long will my employment discrimination case last? How long does it take to sue my employer for wrongful termination? How long will my case be in court? How Long Will My Employment Claim Take? It seems like...

Can I Be Forced To Sign A Severance Agreement?

Best Ohio Employment Discrimination Attorney Answer: What happens if you don’t sign a severance agreement? Can you refuse a severance package? Can I still sue after signing a severance agreement? Should I have a lawyer look over my severance agreement before I sign...

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