Lots of employees in California have signed an Arbitration agreement. But what is arbitration? In this video, Branigan answers several common questions that we get about this topic. What are the impacts of signing an arbitration contract? Can you avoid arbitration? If you signed an agreement, can you get out of it? If you can’t, is your case doomed?
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What is Arbitration and Why is it Bad for Employees?
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Is Bullying at Work Unlawful?
People ask Mr. Robertson all the time, “Is workplace bullying illegal?” The honest answer is, “Sometimes.” In this video, Mr. Robertson goes through the four factors that determine whether or not bullying is against the law.
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How HR Screws Employees Out of Money, Employment Rights & their Jobs
“Human Resources is there to help the employees, right?” Nope. That is not true and it’s one of the biggest misconceptions in the employment world. HR is at your company to do one thing, protect the company when the human assets (i.e. employees) become a threat.
This is Mr. Robertson’s latest YouTube video about HR, and giving employees information that can help them navigate the complicated world of work. If something strange is happening to you at work, we recommend that you watch all of our videos about HR before you go to complain. Unfortunately, when some employees complain to HR incorrectly, they paint a big target on their back. Here are links to the other videos on HR:
We hope these are helpful.
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What Should You Do if You Get Injured at Work? – Pt. 4
Unsafe Work Places that Lead to Injuries
As you all know, people get hurt on the job. Usually this is due to an unsafe work environment or condition that has been neglected for a long time. If you find yourself injured from something at work, what should you do about it? You should watch the following videos as this is Part 4 of a four-part series that Mr. Robertson made on workplace safety.
- Video 1 – The Laws of Workplace Safety (for employees)
- Video 2 – How to Report an Unsafe Work Environment
- Video 3 – Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Conditions at Work
- Video 4 – What Should You Do if You Get Injured at Work?
Once Mr. Robertson finishes filming each video, he will come back to this post and insert a link so you can easily jump to the video that is most helpful for you. But you should watch them in order as each one lays a foundation that is key to understanding the next one.
We hope you find this information useful!
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How to Get a $1,000,000 Settlement – Video
How to Get a Seven-Figure Settlement
Have you ever wondered how people get millions of dollars in a settlement from their lawsuit? This video breaks down the seven major factors that contribute to settlements that size and larger. Mr. Robertson discusses the hard work that is required and the risks that you and the attorney must take. So, if you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the legal curtain, watch this video.
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Retaliation for Reporting an Unsafe Work Environment – Pt. 3
This post discusses what employees should do if they are being retaliated against for complaining about a safety issue at work. It also describes how much safety lawsuits like this can be worth in Court. Attorney Branigan Robertson carefully analyzes the anti-retaliation laws that protect workers and explains what retaliation looks like in the real world.
Retaliation for Safety Violations is a Big Problem
Unfortunately, if you get hurt on the job, you create a big problem for the company. And the sad reality is, some companies choose to treat their employees like replaceable widgets and they will not tolerate when one tries to stand up for safety. Retaliation because of safety concerns is a big problem in California, and Mr. Robertson wants people to know their rights and when they should call a lawyer.
This is Part 3 of a four part series that Mr. Robertson is making on workplace safety.
- Video 1 – The Laws of Workplace Safety (for employees)
- Video 2 – How to Report an Unsafe Work Environment
- Video 3 – Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Conditions at Work
- Video 4 – What Should You Do if You Get Injured at Work?
Once Mr. Robertson finishes filming each video, he will come back to this post and insert a link so you can easily jump to the video that is most helpful for you. But you should watch them in order as each one lays a foundation that is key to understanding the next one.
We hope you find this information useful!
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How to Report Safety Violations – Pt. 2
This post details how employees should report safety issues and violations at work. This is the next installment in our video series called “Employee Safety at Work.” In this post and video, Branigan Robertson describes the correct way to report safety violations to bosses, HR, and OSHA.
Blowing the Whistle on Workplace Safety
If you are smart, you probably already know that reporting a safety issue is a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” kind of dilemma. If you report the safety violation, chances are your company is going to be upset and might retaliate against you. But if you don’t report the unsafe situation, chances are the company will blame and scapegoat you if someone gets hurt because you knew about the situation and didn’t report it.
This is Part 2 of a four part series that Mr. Robertson is making on workplace safety.
- Video 1 – The Laws of Workplace Safety (for employees)
- Video 2 – How to Report an Unsafe Work Environment
- Video 3 – Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Conditions at Work
- Video 4 – If you got hurt on the job, here is what you should do….
Once Mr. Robertson finishes filming each video, he will come back to this post and insert a link so you can easily jump to the video that is most helpful for you. But you should watch them in order as each one lays a foundation that is key to understanding the next one.
We hope you find this information useful!
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