What if my company won’t let me wear a mask?
Recently Crate & Barrel sent out an email to customers that if they preferred not have their delivery team wear
Should the vulnerable be forced to work during COVID-19?
Tara is a 42-year old mother of two and recently a grandmother. While she is in good health and appears
Consumers be wary of these two coronavirus scams
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive
Who is most at-risk of age discrimination in the workplace?
No matter where you’re employed, your workplace should be free from discrimination. Discrimination at work is not unique to just
Can Insurers Deny Small Business Claims Of Loss Due To The Pandemic?
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their
Protection in reporting workplace violations
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet.
What misclassification can mean for your employee rights
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the
When is a work environment hostile?
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes
3 things to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail
What’s the next step for the #MeToo movement?
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein,
Putting an end to “spam” texts
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology
Major business facing sexual harassment lawsuits
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment
What should you do against retaliation?
It takes great courage for employees to speak up about abusive or illegal discrimination that they experience in the workplace.
What outlawing mandatory arbitration means for employees
Experiencing discrimination or harassment in the workplace can be both shocking and overwhelming. You may wonder how you should move
Whitepaper On Protecting Your Biometric Privacy
Have you been asked to use fingerprint technology at work for security or time-entry? Have you wondered whether your personal
California restaurants settle sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination lawsuits
One business that recently resolved an employment law dispute is north of Los Angeles and the other that resolved a
Are you an at-will employee?
You probably feel fairly secure in your job in Calabasas. You come to work every workday, perform the functions expected
McDonald’s facing class action sexual harassment lawsuit
You expect your company to protect you from sexual harassment in the workplace. But when managers of local stores don’t
New Whitepaper On Protecting Your Biometric Privacy
Have you been asked to use fingerprint technology at work for security or time-entry? Have you wondered whether your personal
Did Walmart discriminate?
Starting in 2001, Walmart faced allegations of gender discrimination. A class-action suit alleged that Walmart offered fewer promotions to women
Are you misclassified as an independent contractor?
Some companies categorize workers as independent contractors when they should actually consider them employees based on IRS regulations. Although this
Protecting Your Privacy In The Workplace
In recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the use of biometric technology for security and time-keeping in
