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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to cut 5% of the company’s workforce isn’t unusual in the tech world—but the way he framed it is. In a recent podcast episode with Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg lamented that corporations are becoming “culturally neutered” and said Meta needs to “celebrate[] the aggression a little more,” praising “masculine energy” as a desirable cultural trait. Just days later, he internally announced Meta’s layoff plans. These statements, combined with Meta’s recent cuts to its diversity and inclusion programs, raise serious questions about workplace equity and the potential for discrimination. For women, nonbinary individuals, LGBTQ+ employees, and other protected groups, this rhetoric may signal troubling dynamics that could disproportionately affect them during layoffs. Read the article to learn: ? Why leadership comments like Zuckerberg’s could be considered direct evidence of bias. ? How California law protects employees from discriminatory practices, whether intentional or not. ? The risks of signing severance agreements without legal advice. For Meta employees, the stakes are high. Don’t wait to understand your rights. #Meta #SiliconValley #MarkZuckerberg #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeRights #EquityInTech #FutureOfWork

???? ?? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ????????????, ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ?? ?????????????? ?????? ???? ????????-????????—?????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????? ??????. As we step into 2025, it's a good time to reflect on what truly matters: your health and well-being. Many employees face overwhelming work pressures, financial stress, or signals from their mind and body that it’s time for a change—but they don’t feel empowered to pause and take care of themselves. Too often we hear of overworked individuals losing their life to suicide, and I always find myself wishing I had a chance to urge them to take leave. Starting January 1, 2025, California enhanced its Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs, offering up to 90% wage replacement for workers earning less than $63,000 annually and up to 70% for higher-income earners. These changes make disability and family leave more financially accessible to all, including those without employer-provided wage replacement benefits. If you’re struggling with your mental health, it’s okay to pause, reflect, and prioritize healing. Lumen Law Center's latest blog breaks down these programs and other unique California leave options to help you navigate your rights with confidence. ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbniGMRq ?? Worried about how to get started or how your employer might react? We offer ???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? to guide you through your options and protect your rights. ?? Please share to reach individuals in your network who may need help. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #EmployeeRights #WorkLifeBalance

Lumen Law Center?is wrapping up 2024 with another incredible pro bono success! At a family court hearing today, we proudly represented a resilient and deserving formerly incarcerated mom in obtaining full custody of her child. This marks a major milestone in her successful community reintegration. Congratulations to our client and her family on this fresh start! As we step into 2025, it's more important than ever to renew our commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality pro bono legal services to families impacted by systemic challenges. To help sustain our equal justice goal--and to benefit from our accessible and vigorous legal representation--keep Lumen Law Center in mind for commission-based plaintiffs' employment litigation and affordable, hourly complex civil litigation. Your support helps us deliver more victories and brighter futures to all. [Success story anonymized and posted with client permission.] #ProBono #FamilyReunification #FreshStarts #LumenLawCenter #EqualJustice #NewYear #SocialJustice #HumanRights #AccessToJustice #SupportSecondChances

?? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ????????????! ?? After a deeply rewarding journey with A New Way of Life Reentry Project, I am thrilled to announce the launch of ?????????? ?????? ????????????, a boutique law firm dedicated to employment and corporate litigation, with an innovative approach to sustaining ?????? ???????? legal aid. This new chapter reflects my commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible legal counsel while championing justice, equity, and integrity. At ?????????? ?????? ????????????, we focus on: ???????????????????? ??????: Advocating for employees seeking remedies for workplace harassment and assault, discrimination based on disability, sex, LGBTQ+ status, or other protected characteristics, wrongful termination, retaliation, failure to accommodate, and wage and hour violations. ?????????????????? ???????????????????? & ???????????????? ????????????????????????????: Representing organizations in resolving complex civil litigation, conducting internal investigations, and advising on compliance with internal policies, fiduciary duties, and federal and state laws across securities, accounting, employment, and more. ?????? ???????? ???????? & ?????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ??????????: Supporting parents in achieving family reunification through probate guardianship terminations and family court custody/visitation order modifications. In 2025, this mission will grow with the launch of ?????????? ?????????? ??????, a nonprofit arm funded in part by Lumen Law Center meeting the critical need for legal aid in underserved communities. Our approach combines the rigorous, results-driven focus of major law firms with a personalized, empathetic touch. We offer strategic and innovative solutions tailored to client needs—at a fraction of the cost or on a commission basis. At Lumen Law Center, we're committed to guiding clients through their most complex and sensitive legal challenges with integrity, care, and precision. I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues, mentors, clients, and family for their support on this journey. I look forward to meaningful collaborations and am excited to expand our impact in the legal industry. For more information, visit lumenlawcenter.com or reach out to me directly at [email protected]. Here’s to new beginnings, continued collaboration, and the pursuit of equal justice for all! ? #NewBeginnings #LumenLawCenter #EmploymentLaw #CorporateLitigation #FamilyReunification #ProBonoLaw #WorkplaceRights #LitigationSupport #LegalInnovation #AccessToJustice