Lisa Guerin

J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law

Lisa Guerin is the author or co-author of several Nolo books, including The Manager's Legal Handbook, Dealing with Problem Employees, The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave, Workplace Investigations, and Create Your Own Employee Handbook.  Guerin has practiced employment law in government, public interest, and private practice, where she has represented clients at all levels of state and federal courts and in agency proceedings. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law.

Articles by Lisa Guerin

What Is a Non-Disparagement Clause in a Severance Agreement?
Question: I was fired a few months back. My employer said I was fired for performance problems; I think my employer held me to a higher standard than other employees because I'm a woman in a mostly male profession...
What to Do If You're Facing Discrimination in the Workplace
What to do if you are being discriminated against or harassed at work.
Can I Refuse to Participate in a Workplace Investigation?
Learn whether you have to take part in a workplace investigation.
Dealing With a Negative Reference From an Employer
Positive references from former employers can go a long way towards getting your foot in the door of a new job. Negative references can have an equally strong effect, but the door is more likely to slam in your face.
Could Suing Your Employer Affect Future Employment?
It is illegal retaliation to not hire an applicant because they sued their previous employer.
Can You Be Denied Employment for Taking Adderall?
Many employers drug test their employees and potential employees. If you're taking a prescription medication such as Adderall, you might be wondering whether that will show up on a drug test.
Can I Be Forced to Work on Religious Holidays or the Sabbath?
No matter what religion you practice, your employer is required to make accommodations for your sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so would cause it undue hardship.
How to Prove Harassment in the Workplace
Learn the elements of a harassment claim and how to prove them in court.
How Unemployment is Calculated
If you've lost your job, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation: benefits paid to those who are out of work through no fault of their own, until they can find new employment.
Can My Employer Require Me to Wear Makeup?
I’m a bartender at a hotel restaurant. The hotel caters to business travelers and international tourists, and our restaurant is pretty high-end.
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