Attorney Carney Shegerian Issues Statement on Whistleblower Retaliation Allegations Against Snapchat

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2017 — Carney Shegerian, founder of Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates, recently discussed the new whistleblower retaliation allegations made against Snapchat by a former employee, Anthony Pompliano. In the lawsuit, Pompliano claims Snapchat is misleading investors about the company’s growth in order to drive up its initial public offering.

“Pompliano was only employed by Snapchat for three weeks, but in this short period of time, he learned the company was misrepresenting its user growth in an attempt to appear more attractive to potential investors,” Shegerian says. “He was also allegedly asked to hand over confidential trade secrets from his former employer, Facebook.”

“After voicing his concerns about this unethical behavior to his superiors, Pompliano was terminated from the company in a classic case of whistleblower retaliation,” Cortney Shegerian continues. “Retaliation is the most commonly reported type of discrimination, but thanks to courageous individuals like Pompliano, the courts can continue to show employers it will not be tolerated.”

“Snapchat’s parent company is preparing for its initial public offering, which is expected in just a few more months,” Shegerian says. “If these allegations are true, Pompliano’s actions may save countless investors from partnering with Snapchat based on misleading information, which is a perfect example of why protecting whistleblowers in the workplace is of vital importance.”

Source: http://www.shegerianlaw.com/news/attorney-carney-shegerian-issues-statement-on-whistleblower-retaliation-allegations-against-snapchat/

Attorney Cortney Shegerian Comments on Ex-Sequoia Capital Partner Ouster

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Cortney Shegerian, of the Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates, has released comments on the recent termination of ex-partner Mike Goguen at Sequoia Capital, a well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firm. The termination came just after reports surfaced of a $40 million settlement and subsequent breach of contract suit launched against Goguen from an alleged female sex slave.

"The alleged details of Mr. Goguen's breach of contract case based on the $40 million settlement are shocking," said Shegerian. "Reading through the initial claim for contract breach as well as Goguen's counterclaim is like reading a steamy, horrific fiction novel, but another issue here arises concerning employment rights. The situation brings up questions about just how much an employee's private life can legally affect work life."

"Here, Sequoia may have decided to part ways with Goguen due to a breach of trust, which is a reasonable conclusion in light of the fact that Sequoia claims to have not been aware of the settlement until recently," Shegerian went on to say. "In partnerships of this kind, a breach of trust could be grounds for termination if those terms are clear in the partnership agreement or employment contract."

"To be sure, Goguen's termination has not been challenged yet, nor may it ever be," Cortney Shegerian commented. "Apparently, Goguen has several other items on his plate presently needing his utmost attention."

Located in Santa Monica, Shegerian & Associates is a law firm specializing in protecting the rights of employees who have been wronged by their employers. Richly experienced in labor and employment law and possessing an unparalleled success record as litigators (Carney Shegerian, Trial Lawyer of the Year Award winner for 2013, has won 73 jury trials in his career, including 31 seven figure verdicts), Shegerian & Associates is passionately dedicated to serving the needs of its clients.

Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/attorney-cortney-shegerian-comments-on-ex-sequoia-capital-partner-ouster-300241069.html

Issues Statement on Disability Discrimination Allegations Against Sacred Heart University

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Carney Shegerian, founder of Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates recently discussed the disability discrimination allegations against Sacred Heart University, an institution of higher education located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Gary Reho, a former employee, alleges he informed his employer he had been diagnosed with the onset of dementia and was fired as a result.

"As long as a disabled employee is still able to perform the duties of his job, he is protected from termination under the Americans With Disabilities Act," Shegerian states. "In this case, Reho's neuropsychologist not only concluded he was fit to continue working, but said he would greatly benefit from being able to do so."

"Instead of heeding the advice from the neuropsychologist that evaluated Reho's condition, Sacred Heart University gave him the choice of taking short-term disability or losing his job," Cortney Shegerian says. "At a time where he should have been accommodated by his employer, he was wrongfully pushed out the door, ending a 26-year relationship between Reho and Sacred Heart University."

"Employers often fail to treat employees with mental disabilities the same as they would an employee with a physical disability," Shegerian warns. "But, hopefully this lawsuit serves as a reminder to employers that all disabilities are covered under the ADA—not just those that are visually obvious."

Located in Santa Monica, Shegerian & Associates is a law firm specializing in protecting the rights of employees who have been wronged by their employers. Richly experienced in labor and employment law and possessing an unparalleled success record as litigators, Shegerian & Associates is passionately dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. For more information about the firm, visit www.ShegerianLaw.com.

Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/attorney-carney-shegerian-issues-statement-on-disability-discrimination-allegations-against-sacred-heart-university-300362079.html

Understanding The Work Of An Employment Attorney

Anyone who is working needs to know the laws that govern his business or work environment. This is the same with those people who are employed. Many of them may not understand some of the laws that govern their positions, and therefore end up being exploited by their employees.

A legal professional will give you some insight as to the boundaries that are in place as concerns your role as an employee. The employment attorney can handle legal cases that involve harassment in the workplace, racism, discriminatory acts and sex in the work place best. Not only so, but the attorney can be able to shed some light on some of the financial cases that may arise. Many workers are not aware when they are being exploited financially. However, the employment lawyer can be able to assist you fight for your rights in this area.

Injustices in the work place take different forms. In a multi-racial culture, it may occur that one employee is discriminated against due to his skin color. The attorney's work is to advise on such matters, and if possible, move on your behalf to the courts to claim compensation for any kind of psychological harm. He presents all forms of evidence that you or any other source relays in the court, just like any other court case, and seeks to receive compensation on behalf of the client.

Another thing that the employment lawyer will help you with is the paperwork involved. In many cases, the employee does not have any idea how to go about any kind of legal proceedings in a case. The attorney fills out the forms for the employee and advices on what procedures are right for the employee to take, in the event that there is an employer-employee situation in court.

Cortney Shegerian is an attorney at Los Angeles based Shegerian & Associates. She fights for the rights of those who are wronged by their employer.

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-The-Work-Of-An-Employment-Attorney&id=7042182