Ex-domestic worker sues CA tech execs for sexual harassment
One does not have to work in an office, store, warehouse, factory or other traditional workplace to be subject to
Debt collectors turning to social media to harass people
At the time the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was first enacted in 1977, Facebook and other social media services
Women still earning just 79 cents to the dollar versus men
It has been decades since women successfully fought to have careers of their own, instead of relying on husbands or
After Uber: Misclassification of workers in any industry
Employee misclassification has been a hot topic in the news recently as a result of the ongoing Uber controversy. However,
Steps to take before suing your employer for sexual harassment
For most people being victimized by sexual harassment at work, the prospect of suing their employer can seem frightening and
Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles loses $1M racial discrimination suit
Anyone can potentially become the victim of workplace discrimination based on race, no matter their ethnic background. And no ethnicity
Enforcing your right against debt collector harassment
Filing for bankruptcy is one way to stop harassing phone calls and letters from debt collectors, but it is not
Learn what every worker should know about the Uber controversy
Uber has been in the news recently due to allegations that the company misclassifies its drivers as independent contractors rather
When is it a workplace romance, and when is it sexual harassment?
A common defense to workplace sexual harassment claims is consent. In other words, an accused supervisor may say that the
How workers’ religion is protected under the law
It has been more than two months since we discussed the outcome of a woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against preppy
Los Angeles one of the 10 worst cities for credit card debt
If you are living in Los Angeles and struggling with credit card debt, you are not alone. In fact, millions
2 more sexual harassment suits filed against Sacramento City Hall
Late in May, we discussed allegations that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson sexually harassed an employee in the city manager’s office
Workers who are ill or new parents may have FMLA rights
One of the most important pieces of federal law for American workers is the Family and Medical Leave Act. This
Consumers: be mindful of debt collection abuses
For consumers, dealing with debt can be an extremely stressful task. This is particularly the case when creditors are aggressively
JPMorgan Chase to pay $200M to settle debt collection complaints
JPMorgan Chase, the United States’ largest bank, has agreed to a settlement of cases brought against it by 47 states
Is LGBT workplace discrimination protection the next victory?
By now, our readers are surely aware of the decision that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down late in June,
FCC rulings aim to boost consumer rights
Phone calls from telemarketers can be downright annoying. Whether the calls are coming in during working hours or at the
The 2 types of sexual harassment claims
Despite increased attention and action against sexual harassment in recent years, it remains a serious problem in many workplaces. Many
PayPal backs off, slightly, on new robocall policy
In a couple of weeks, online payment service PayPal will be changing its terms of service to start robocalling and
Online survey suggests that credit-card debt is highest since ’09
Here is one sign that the economy is improving: credit card debt is going up again. This could mean that
Supreme Court rules for Muslim Abercrombie & Fitch job applicant
In an update to a case we last discussed in February, a Muslim woman who was denied a job at
Kevin Johnson denies sexual harassment claim
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says that an internal investigation has vindicated him from accusations by a city employee that he
