Workplace Injury Worker's compensation laws are enacted to compensate employees who have been injured or killed in work related accidents. Dependents of a deceased or injured employee may also be entitled to benefits.

Employers, on the other hand, may be protected by limits placed on the amount of an employee's recovery depending upon the classification of his or her disability: permanent total disability, temporary total disability or temporary partial disability.

Sexual Harassment An employer may be liable to an employee for any act of "sexual harassment". It includes any unwelcome sexual advances, conduct or other physical or verbal acts of a sexual nature, which occur in the workplace.

A professional help is required in determining the existence of harassment because the laws provide what conduct, or pattern of conduct, constitutes actionable sexual harassment.

Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Employers are not allowed to terminate or discriminate against employees for the following reasons:

• Age • Race • Sexual Preference • Religion • Nationality • Disability • Pregnancy

Post-employment Unemployment Benefits Unemployment benefits are based on combinations of federal and state statutes. Unemployment compensation programs provide monetary compensation to workers who have been illegally terminated. Employees who voluntarily terminate their employment for "good cause" may also be entitled to benefits.

In California, the Employment Development Department oversees the unemployment insurance program pursuant to the provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Code and Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

An understanding of these various employment stages could spell a lot of difference in pursuing your claims. If you are in Los Angeles, its employment lawyers are always ready to defend you in court or settlement.

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