Consumer fraud class action claims – get one free – deception
Many people in California and elsewhere who regularly wear glasses have probably noticed the ubiquitous advertising by Visionworks regarding getting
Zillow settles sexual harassment suits against supervisors
When an established company is hit with a long string of gender discrimination and harassment lawsuits by current and former
Consumer fraud lawsuits proliferate over “all natural” labels
The use of the term “all natural” appears widely on food labels on the super market shelves in California and
What The OT Expansion Rule Means for Employees
Back in 2014, President Obama had directed Department of Labor (“DOL”) Secretary, Thomas Perez, to streamline and modernize minimum wage
For-profit schools may contract against consumer fraud claims
There has been a steady body of class action litigation in California and other states against certain types of colleges
Employer imposing Scientology sued for employment discrimination
Employment discrimination can take the form of religious discrimination in some cases. Religious discrimination is a prohibited employment practice under
Judge rules consumer fraud claims must go to jury in Trump case
A class action consumer case against Donald Trump and Trump University was filed in a federal court in California in
Uber Class Action Lawsuits Reach Settlements
Have you ever wondered if Uber drivers were considered employees of Uber? This is a question that was part of
29 workers sue for employment discrimination due to age
The statutes against age discrimination protect employees who are age 40 and older from discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, wages,
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team files employment discrimination claim
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency of the federal government that receives and decides employment discrimination complaints
Watch out for this mortgage servicer practice: Force-placed insurance policies
For years, mortgage servicers have been working hard to maintain their bottom lines at the expense of unsuspecting homeowners. One
Supreme Court rejection of appeal affirms consumer fraud finding
Banks have a way of making their overdraft fees spiral out of control for certain unwary consumers who may be
Covering costs at work? You should expect to be compensated
I recently published a white paper explaining what your rights are when you cover expenses on the job in California. If
Employment discrimination claim filed in federal district court
Wrongful termination cases dealing with alleged discrimination follow similar legal precepts and holdings nationwide, including in California. That is because
Lawsuits claim automatic renewal charges are consumer fraud
A consumer problem exists in California and elsewhere over a questionable practice of websites that automatically charge a customer’s card
Merchants accuse credit card companies of consumer fraud
A dispute is emerging between merchants around the country and credit card companies that have implemented the new chip readers
$3.6 million award for employment discrimination by retaliation
A wrongful termination suit in California, which is filed on behalf of an employee against the former employer, may be
Sexual harassment of housekeepers brings $1 million settlement
Some employers have not learned that they must take sexual harassment claims by employees seriously. In California and all other
Does your boss owe you money? Know your reimbursement rights
If you have ever had to buy your own uniform, use your own car for work or cover other costs
Class action filed against Dollar General for consumer fraud
Class-action lawsuits in California and other states can serve a very useful purpose with respect to protecting consumers. For example,
Tougher equal pay laws in California for employers
You may have remembered Patricia Arquette’s Oscar acceptance speech last year, calling for more attention to equal pay for women.
Employment discrimination case ends in $600,000 verdict
Sex discrimination is defined as treating someone differently because of that person’s sex. Discrimination due to gender in any aspect
