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.
Are You Eligible for FMLA Leave?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to let employees take leave to care for family members or recover from a serious illness. But not every employer, employee, or need for leave is covered.
Can I Refuse to Sign My Employer's Arbitration Agreement?
Question: After a long application and interview process, I was recently offered a position at a technology company. I sat down with the HR rep on my first day to go over paperwork.
Can I Get Fired for My Social Media Posts?
Many employees at any given company have a social media presence. You may consider your online posts to be personal -- put up for friends -- but they can have real-world consequences.
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.
On-Call Time: Are You Entitled to Be Paid?
On-call time is time when an employee is not actually performing job duties, but must be available to work if called upon. For example, a trauma nurse who must carry a pager and return to the hospital immediately if paged is on call...
Can my employer require me to buy my own laptop for work?
Question: Recently my employer decided to "let" us use our own laptops for work. But I don't own a laptop, and I don't think I should have to buy one just to do my job. Can they require me to provide my own work computer?
Do I Need an Attorney to File a Charge With the EEOC?
You don't have to hire a lawyer to file a charge of harassment with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, it’s probably a good idea to at least talk to a lawyer before moving forward.
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