“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This iconic quote is one of the most memorable statements in the Declaration of Independence. It is widely applied in civil […]
Piñón Work can be tough. Sometimes it does not seem worth the pay. But where is the line between difficulty and just plain wrong? Besides your job being difficult, as all jobs are to an extent. There is also discrimination that can happen in the workplace. This is called employee discrimination. Being able to tell […]
No matter where you work, race discrimination can surface and cause a lot of damaging issues. Although we actively try to maintain the idea that we live in a world where we put racism aside that just isn’t always the truth. One of the most common places that race discrimination occurs is in the workplace. […]
Having a stable job is incredibly important, so when issues arise in the workplace chances are you will want to get it sorted out. If you have been wronged you have rights and should be able to fight it if you so please. Hiring an employment attorney may be a great option if you see […]
Running a business can be difficult. Not only do you need to keep the business up and running, but you also have to deal with employees and people. Then, the call comes that you have been accused of racism. Now there will be a civil court hearing to determine what happened. If you can relate […]
Racism is an issue still present in today’s society. How we deal with such issues however has changed. If you believe that you have suffered a racist act, then you should know a bit about what to expect. The Law Office of Perry Piñón understands race discrimination. There are several instances of racism that can […]
The United States has come a long way since the Civil Rights Movement. That does not mean that racism has been completely eradicated from American soil. In fact, according to data produced in 2015 by Pew Research Center, half of Americans believe that racism is still a significant problem in the United States. This number […]
While many people are well informed about the lingering (and sometimes blatant) presence of racism and sexism in the workplace, it is not uncommon of ageism to get forgotten and swept under the rug. Ageism is not a new phenomenon by any means. Regardless, employment lawyers know that there are still many battles to be […]
Having a stable job is very important as it brings in money for you and your family. Jobs allow people to not only do what they love but also pay bills and keep a roof over their head. If issues begin to arise in the workplace it can make things awkward and stressful. Not only […]
If you are an employee in the American workforce you have rights that can protect you in certain situations. Although work is supposed to be a good experience, there are times that the workplace can become serious and you may need additional help. The rights you have depend on what state you currently live […]
