Riverside wage violations are a growing problem, not only here but across the country. These are issues like unpaid wages or illegal deductions or failing to pay the minimum wage or overtime. San Bernardino Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that many times, employees simply let these things go, figuring it’s…
Riverside sexual harassment cases are not precluded from moving forward simply because of consent when one of those involved is a supervisor of the other. Riverside Sexual Harassment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi has known of situations in which the subordinate was afraid to press forward with the case, believing that although…
Orange County wage disputes are a particular problem for those who either work for small companies or individuals. Wage Dispute Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that nanny’s or home health care employees often fall into this category. Although what they do is still work – any way you slice it –…
Riverside employment attorneys know that in theory, doing the right thing should be rewarded – not cause you to become embroiled in Riverside employment litigation. However, Employment Law Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that when those in authority have something to lose by your honesty, they may retaliate against you. Depending…
Rancho Cucamonga employment lawyers know that for most people, work ethic is important. Rancho Cucamonga employment litigation lawyers also know, however, that life circumstances sometimes get in the way of your ability to do your best. For example, if one of your parents requires kidney dialysis or maybe your child…
San Bernadino employment discrimination has long been known to cover aspects such as national origin, religion and gender. But what if the person alleging the discrimination is transgender? San Bernadino Employment Discrimination Attorney Houman Fakhimi is happy to report they are now explicitly included as well, thanks to a landmark…
More than ever, Riverside employment litigation cases are being filed against companies that try to skirt their overtime responsibilities, as spelled out by federal law. Now, our Riverside employment law attorneys are keeping a watchful eye on a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that deals with this very issue.…
In a case that could impact some current and future Santa Ana employment litigation suits, California’s Supreme Court has ordered that employers don’t have to make sure their workers take mandated lunch breaks. Santa Ana Employment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi knows that for decades, state law has required employers to provide…
In U.S.C. 1030. He, in turn, filed a motion for dismissal, saying that law was only applicable to computer hackers – not someone who had access to company files and misused them. At first, the district court rejected this claim, saying that when someone access that information with the intent…
A former deputy chief of police in a Burbank employment retaliation claim has been awarded almost $1.3 million after filing a civil lawsuit against the city in 2009. The jury sided with his version of events: that he was fired for refusing to rubber stamp the termination of several minority…