A Single Mother Fired After Requesting Time Off for Cancer Treatment
Our client worked for a Southern California dental laboratory and relied on her wages to support herself and her daughter as a single parent. During her employment, she was diagnosed with cancer and needed time off for medical appointments and treatment. She requested leave in advance each time, trying to follow workplace expectations while prioritizing her health.
Instead of working with her to address her medical leave needs, the employer terminated her employment. Losing a job in the middle of cancer treatment is devastating, especially for a single mother responsible for a child.
Our firm filed suit and moved the case forward with a strong evidentiary record focused on the timeline, her leave requests, the training the HR staff had received (or lack thereof), and the real-world impact of the termination. The matter ultimately resolved at mediation through a confidential settlement agreement on terms favorable to our client. While the agreement is confidential, the recovery was truly life-changing for her and her daughter. It provided substantial, transformative relief that enabled our client to regain stability and meaningfully improve her and her daughter’s day-to-day life.
A White-Collar Professional Forced Out After Enduring a Sexually Charged Office Environment
Our client was a white-collar employee working in an office that appeared professional from the outside. Internally, management was disorganized, and the workplace included inappropriate sexual discussions and behavior. Although he tried to endure the situation, the ongoing environment took a serious toll.
Ultimately, our client felt he had no choice but to leave a job he had held for many years. Leaving a long-term position can derail a career path, disrupt income and benefits, and create uncertainty about what comes next.
After he retained our firm, we filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court and pursued the case with the goal of holding the employer accountable and securing a resolution that allowed our client to move forward. The matter concluded with a confidential settlement on terms favorable to our client. The resolution provided our client meaningful relief as he rebuilt her life and pursued a new role in a workplace where he is treated with dignity and respect.
A Beverly Hills Waitress Faced Retaliation After Refusing Severe Sexual Harassment
Our client worked as a waitress at a well-regarded Beverly Hills restaurant. During an after-hours work event, she experienced extreme sexual harassment. She did not welcome the conduct and refused a manager’s advances.
After that, the workplace consequences were immediate and punitive. She was demoted and assigned worse shifts that significantly reduced her earnings. For tipped employees, scheduling decisions and shift assignments directly affect livelihood and can be financially devastating.
Our firm filed suit and pursued the case with a clear focus: documenting the harassment, establishing the retaliatory timeline, and seeking recovery for the economic and personal harm. The matter ultimately resolved through a confidential settlement on terms favorable to our client. While the agreement is confidential, the resolution included recovery of back pay and additional compensation that allowed our client the time and stability to find new employment in an environment where she is treated with dignity and respect.
