Los Angeles Employer Defense

Disability discrimination claims can pose serious legal and financial risks for businesses in Los Angeles. As an employer in California, it’s essential to understand your responsibilities under state and federal law—especially in 2025, when compliance expectations are higher and employee awareness is growing.  Below we

If you're a California employer, understanding how to handle disability discrimination claims is critical. With California's strict labor laws, one wrong move can turn into a costly lawsuit. In this blog, we'll walk through the 5 employer mistakes in CA disability discrimination cases that we

Firing a disabled employee is a sensitive and serious matter—especially in California, where employment laws are among the strictest in the country. In this Firing Disabled Employees: CA Employer Defense Guide, we’ll explain how employers can protect themselves when facing a wrongful termination claim involving

Has an employee just filed a discrimination complaint against your business in California?  If so, you may be asking: What should I do next? How do I protect my company legally? And how can I avoid making a costly mistake? In California, employment laws are

If you're a business owner or HR professional in California, it's critical to understand how to lawfully respond to accommodation requests from employees with disabilities. At Rupal Law, we often get calls after a mistake has already been made—and by then, employers are facing potential

Can I fire an underperforming employee after a retaliation claim in California? If you’re an employer asking this question, you’re not alone. Managing performance issues after an employee files a retaliation or discrimination complaint can feel like walking a legal tightrope. One wrong move could

Can you legally fire an employee with a disability in California? It’s one of the most important—and most misunderstood—questions employers face. In this blog, we’ll break down the difference between wrongful termination vs. lawful termination in disability discrimination claims in California, and explain how to

Can you fire an employee on disability in California? It's one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions California employers ask. Firing someone who has a disability is legal only under very specific conditions, and making the wrong move can land your business in a serious

Retaliation lawsuits in Los Angeles are one of the most frequent employment claims filed against businesses. California has some of the strictest workplace protection laws, making it easy for employees to accuse an employer of retaliating against them after they report workplace issues. Even when