What Counts as Hostile? Identifying Harmful Workplaces
When you hear the word hostile, you probably think about someone acting physically aggressive toward others. While that’s one definition
New California Supreme Court Ruling Favors Uber Drivers and Workers
In July 2023, the California Supreme Court made a critical decision in favor of Uber drivers and other workers statewide,
Five Potential Laws That Could Change Your Workplace for Good in California
2023 is shaping up to be one of the most important years for workers’ rights since the Americans with Disabilities
Studies Show 91% of Workers Face Discrimination: How You Can Fight Back
Despite massive improvements over the past several decades, the US still has a long way to go before everyone is
How a New Federal Deferred Action Program Protects Employee Rights
If you work in the US, you have the right to fair employment. Full stop. Whether you’re a citizen, permanent
New Protections for Construction Contractors Began July 1st
As of July 1st, 2023, a swath of new laws impacting California’s construction industry have gone into effect. The bills,
Federal Circuit Court Supports California Workplace Whistleblower Protections
In a win for workers’ rights, the federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reaffirmed California’s whistleblower protection
Are Silicon Valley Firms Forcing Workers to Sign Unlawful Labor Agreements?
According to allegations filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), some Silicon Valley firms are forcing their employees to
California Supreme Court Blocks Tesla’s Bid to Stop Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Electric carmaker Tesla continues to face an uphill battle against racial discrimination claims from workers at its Fremont factory. In
Kanye West’s Company Sued for Wrongful Termination
The private Christian school, Donda Academy, has been hit with a wrongful termination lawsuit after letting go of two employees.
Twitter’s Verification Controversy: Legal Perspective from Todd Friedman
In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Twitter’s blue check mark verification system and the Twitter Blue subscription service,
Is Your Employer Paying You Less Than Minimum Wage?
California has some of the strongest wage laws in the country. However, many workers do not understand their rights under
Department of Labor Cracks Down on Employers Garnishing Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has decided to take a stand against illegal wage garnishment by employers by taking
Amazon Accused of Retaliating Against Employee Requesting Bereavement Leave
A former worker at a California Amazon warehouse has sued the company for allegedly retaliating against him after requesting protected
Can Your Employer Fire You During Medical Leave?
Wave after wave of layoffs is hitting Silicon Valley. Companies from Amazon to Microsoft to Google have fired thousands of
Can You Pursue a Jury Trial for Employment Rights Violations?
Most employment rights lawsuits that make the news end one of two ways: the case is settled out of court
Weird Work Schedules: Your Right to Breaks and Overtime
In the US, the 9-to-5 weekday work schedule is often considered the default. However, the number of jobs that actually
Equal Pay Day: How Women Can Pursue Equitable Compensation in the Workplace
When is Equal Pay Day? This year, it’s March 14th, 2023. This national day of awareness highlights how far into
What It Means to Provide a Safe and Healthy Workplace
Today, many people take the right to a safe workplace for granted. Federal and state laws require employers to meet
Consumer Rights Advocates Demand Change to Credit Reporting Industry
If you’ve ever thought that the credit reporting and scoring system seems too complicated, you’re not alone. A major consumer
Noncompete Clauses May Be Banned Nationally
On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed new regulations that could ban non-competition and non-solicitation agreements nationwide.
Layoff Trends Continue: Know Your Rights
California technology layoffs have routinely made the news for the past several weeks. A trend that began with Twitter’s firing
