Category Archives: Settlements

How to Complain to Human Resources the Right Way

As with all things in life, making a complaint at work is a risk. If you complain to human resources the wrong way, you might get fired (it happens far more often than people think). That is why I took the time to make a video about the correct way to complain to HR.

This video will explain the five things you need to know before you complain about your issue at work. It also covers how HR will react to your complaint and what you should expect if they conduct an “investigation.”

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What does being an “at-will employee” actually mean? Can I get fired for “any reason”?

This is a very common question. At-will employment does not mean that the company can fire you for any reason they want. That is incorrect. In this video, employment attorney Branigan Robertson explains the at-will doctrine and how it actually works.

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What do the terms & conditions in a severance package mean? What are you giving up in exchange for the severance money?

We get a lot of phone calls about severance agreements. This video is meant to help people understand what the terms and conditions mean in their severance package. The video will help you understand what you are giving up in exchange for the severance deal.

This video also explains the common terms that people will encounter in a severance package. It will help you understand if you need to hire a lawyer for a lawsuit or for a detailed review of your agreement.

This is our third major video on the topic of severance. Here are links to the other two:

We hope you find this helpful.

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New Video! How Much are Leave of Absence Lawsuits Worth?

Do you want to know how lawyers value leave of absence cases? Then you should watch this video.

Branigan made this video to add value to his Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) webpages. To learn more about these robust and complicated areas of law, visit whatever page most applies to you. Hint: if you are in CA, visit the CFRA page.

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New Video! How Much Money are Discrimination Lawsuits Worth?

I am pleased to release our latest whiteboard video! This video is all about how much money discrimination lawsuits in California settle for. It focuses entirely on the monetary value of unlawful discrimination. It details how much cases are worth and why.

If you want to learn more about unlawful workplace discrimination in California, visit our main discrimination page here.

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New Video! How Much Money are Retaliation Lawsuits Worth?

We are excited to release our latest video. This one is about how much money retaliation lawsuits can be worth. In this video Branigan explains recovery from three different perspectives: people who got fired, people who quit, and employees who are still employed. This video is a necessary addition to our Ultimate Guide to Retaliation Law webpage.

If you would rather watch the video on YouTube, click here.

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