The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team is well aware that employees valued by leadership end up caring for each other – and their clients. Those who feel inspired by the companies where they work feel empowered and motivated. Additionally, they share and support the corporate vision. When factors such as diversity, equity, inclusion, communication […]

Carney Shegerian has made a measurable impact over the past 33 years as an enthusiastic advocate and seasoned trial attorney for those who have been wronged by their former employers. Since launching Shegerian & Associates over two decades ago, Shegerian has developed a reputation as “the people’s attorney,” fighting passionately for the rights of his […]

Photo courtesy of Faizal Ramli Every worker, at some point, will face uncertainties in their job. But when the looming cloud of potential termination overshadows you, being informed and prepared is crucial. Below, our friends at Cohen & Cohen provide a comprehensive guide for employees to ensure they’re well-armed against unjust dismissals.Knowledge is PowerYou’ve probably heard […]

An excerpt from the article which can be viewed on the Los Angeles Times website, Mark Binder, Chang M. Liu, Anthony Nguyen and Greg Skalaski Weigh In On 2023 Outlook, or in our Archived PDF. Q: What are the main pros and cons of doing business in California today compared with other states? Anthony Nguyen, […]

John David David is an exceptional attorney with remarkable achievements throughout his career as a Managing Trial Attorney. Since joining Shegerian Law in 2017, he consistently demonstrates his expertise in all aspects of litigation, earning him a well-deserved reputation as a highly effective and accomplished legal professional. During his time in law school, he exhibited […]

On June 16, 2023, a jury awarded a $6.3 million verdict in the case of Presciliano Contreras vs. Kelly Pipe Co., LLC, against a prominent industrial piping company based in Los Angeles. The trial, which unfolded in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, centered around allegations of age discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, […]

Shegerian & Associates, a leading California-based employment law firm, is proud to announce that Mahru Madjidi has been named a shareholder of the firm. Madjidi, who has played an integral role in securing over $160 million in verdicts for clients, has been an invaluable asset to the team since joining the firm. Madjidi obtained her […]

A nearly six-year legal battle between Stryder Spillane and Culture Partners, who previously rebranded from the name Partners in Leadership, LLC, has come to an end after a March 24, 2023 jury verdict. The jury, which found that Spillane’s former employer was liable for disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, awarded Spillane 2.7 million dollars, after […]

Photo by EKATERINA  BOLOVTSOVAHave you wondered, “Can an employer fire you for taking prescribed medication?” The short answer is no. Taking prescribed medication at work shouldn’t hold you back from keeping a job. There are laws—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act—that protect you should you be fired for […]

An excerpt from the article which can be viewed on the Los Angeles Times website, Emil Davtyan, Todd B. Scherwin and Carney R. Shegerian Share Insights on Labor & Employment Law, or in our Archived PDF. Q: What were the most meaningful changes to labor and employment law and policy last year? Carney R. Shegerian, […]