Blogs

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• August 17, 2026
• Whistleblower Retaliation

What Whistleblower Protections Apply to Tech and Finance Employees? Employees in California’s technology and financial sectors often have access to information that customers, investors, regulators, and even senior executives may never see. A compliance analyst may identify reporting irregularities. A...

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• August 3, 2026
• Disability Discrimination

What California Employees Can Do Next? Being fired, demoted, or passed over for a raise can be difficult under any circumstances. But when the decision follows discriminatory comments, unequal treatment, a disability disclosure, pregnancy, or another event involving a protected...

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• November 18, 2025
• Employment Law

California’s fintech industry has grown at a pace few sectors can match. San Jose and San Mateo have become hubs for digital banking platforms, investment apps, payment processors, and financial automation startups competing for market share. With billions in investment...

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• September 15, 2025
• Disability Discrimination

California law provides strong protections for employees with disabilities, but discrimination still occurs far too often. Disability discrimination happens when an employer mistreats a qualified worker because of a physical or mental condition, or when reasonable accommodations are denied. In...

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• August 15, 2025
• Harassment

Not every instance of workplace bullying is unlawful. Some employees may face criticism, exclusion, or rude treatment that, although harmful, does not necessarily constitute illegal conduct. Under California law, workplace harassment becomes unlawful when the mistreatment is based on a...

• On Behalf of romerolaw
• July 22, 2025
• Disability Discrimination

Employees living with chronic illnesses such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, or undergoing cancer treatment often rely on intermittent leave or flexible scheduling to manage their health. While California law protects their right to request reasonable accommodations, the reality...