Shirazi Law Firm Wins Over $2.1 Million+ Against A Fortune 10 Company

We obtained an Arbitration Verdict of over $2.1 million dollars in a disability discrimination/wrongful termination case against one of the top 10 biggest companies in the United States! Our client was a dedicated employee for over 8 years with multiple raises, bonuses, and promotions. Then she became disabled and needed some time off and minor […]
What You Need to Know About Managerial Positions and Overtime

What is a manager? Well, a manager’s primary job is to manage and to instill real authority. However, managers are usually doing all the grunt work finding it hard to pushback. Ms. Palliser was working at least 50 hours a week without overtime pay. Her employer, Panera, considered her a manager and paid her an annual […]
Elon Musk Apologizes After Publicly Mocking Disabled Employee

Haraldur Thorleifsson, a Twitter senior director of product design based in Iceland, has been working for Twitter for two years. He had been trying to log in to his work computer for more than a week. He spoke with the Twitter’s HR department, but they did not have a clear answer to whether he was […]
L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón Loses $1.5 Million Workplace Retaliation Lawsuit

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón faces 17 civil claims from prosecutors who say they were reassigned or passed up for promotions after speaking out against his progressive policies. On Monday, an L.A. County prosecutor, Shawn Randolph, was awarded $1.5 million as part of a retaliation lawsuit against the District Attorney. Shawn claims that […]
Religion Discrimination – Case Example

Bree was subjected to religious harassment and a hostile work environment during her employment. A co-worker repeatedly harassed Bree on a regular basis by making insulting comments about her religion—Mormonism. Bree experienced humiliation, anxiety, and embarrassment as a result of the repeated offensive conduct. Bree and others complained to management about the misconduct. But, instead […]
Do I Have a Wrongful Termination Case in California? (2023)

Being laid off after months or even years of loyalty as an employee can be disorienting and frustrating. Moreover, if you are terminated illegally, such as in retaliation for whistleblowing or asking about your wages, you might be wondering if you have a solid wrongful termination case. Collecting the facts and evidence for such a […]
2023 California Wrongful Termination Law – All You Need to Know

If you are a hardworking and dedicated employee who has been recently fired by your employer for inappropriate reasons, such as need for medical leave or accommodation, discriminatory reason, retaliatory reason, sexual harassment, or even taking sick leave, know that the law protects you. Current Federal and California Laws Regarding Wrongful Termination There are various […]
Butler County Judge Hit With $1.1M Verdict for Firing Staff Attorney After She Asked for Time Off for Jewish Holidays

A former magistrate was awarded more than $1.1 million on Friday after she sued her old employer for religious discrimination. Kimberley Edelstein had been working for Judge Greg Stephens of Butler County Court of Common for a few months in 2016. In July 2016, she asked to use eight non-consecutive vacation days during October to […]
George Santos Accused of Sexually Harassing A Former Prospective Staff Aide

Beleaguered freshman congressman Rep. George Santos has been accused of sexual harassment and violating House ethics rules by a former prospective staff assistant. On January 23, Derek Myers was offered a job as a staff assistant while working as an unpaid volunteer. Santos told Myers he would be performing staff duties, but his title would […]
Singer Marilyn Manson Accused and Sued Again of Sexual Assault

Marilyn Manson is once again being sued for sexual assault. This lawsuit was filed less than a week after he settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Esme Bianco. Plaintiff, who chose to identify as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit on January 30 in Nassau County, N.Y. against Manson alleging sexual assault and […]