Being accused of shoplifting when you’ve done nothing wrong is not only embarrassing but also potentially damaging to your reputation. In California, a wrongful accusation can sometimes lead to a lawsuit against the store for false arrest or defamation. If this has...
Employees go to work to get their job duties done and earn their required pay. None of them should have to deal with hostile or unsafe working conditions. When there are issues that are problematic, such as failure to comply with workplace safety regulations,...
When a job ends, whether due to resignation, termination or layoff, most people hope to move on and start fresh. However, if you’ve left a position and a former employer spreads false and damaging information about you, it can seriously affect your reputation and...
The police may ask to search your home or vehicle to collect evidence during a criminal investigation. Evidence collected could be used against you, leading to criminal charges, fines, incarceration and other repercussions. However, under the Fourth Amendment, the...
Employees, especially women and diverse workers, may feel they are more likely to experience uncomfortable situations, unsolicited sexual comments and inappropriate behaviors from co-workers, supervisors and executives in certain industries or workplaces. It may not...
