2023 Employment Law Trends That Workers Should Understand
January 18, 2023
January is an excellent time to reconsider your employment. The stress of the holidays and end-of-year deadlines often gives workers
What to Do If Your Employer Retaliates Against You for FMLA Leave
January 3, 2023
Your health and family should always come before work. After all, your job is something you do to support your
Workplace Discrimination Allegations Against Elon Musk Companies Continue
December 30, 2022
Elon Musk and his companies have faced much scrutiny over the past year after the mogul announced his decision to
How Your Rights as a Worker May Change in 2023
December 27, 2022
As the new year approaches, workers around the country can prepare for changes for the better. State legislators nationwide put
What to Do If Your Employer Has Withheld Your Pay
November 23, 2022
One of the most basic elements of the employer-employee relationship is the idea of fair pay for fair work. This
Work From Home: Yes, You’re Still Owed Breaks
November 15, 2022
The pandemic has shown many employers that allowing employees to work from home can be a viable business model. However,
Understanding the Standard of Proof for Workplace Discrimination
November 7, 2022
Recent major racial discrimination cases demonstrate that, unfortunately, bias is still alive and well in the modern workplace. Women, people
What You Need to Know About Pay Transparency Laws in California
October 25, 2022
September was a significant month for employment rights in California. Among other bills, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB)
California Expands CFRA Coverage
October 24, 2022
At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1041 into law, officially expanding the California Family Rights
Tesla to Face Racial Bias Employment Lawsuit
October 6, 2022
The state of California has long been known for protecting workers’ rights. In keeping with this long tradition, the state
Update: SpaceX Sexual Harassment Claim Against Elon Musk
September 26, 2022
Elon Musk has been facing heavy media scrutiny over the past several months. One of the most significant discoveries was
Best Buy Fires Hundreds Claiming Low Sales Despite Recent Record Revenues
August 19, 2022
Despite booming national employment levels, Best Buy has chosen to lay off hundreds, potentially thousands, of store workers in the
Celebrating National Women’s Equality Day
August 19, 2022
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day. This holiday honors the passage of white women’s suffrage in the US, commemorating
NFL Pushes to Move Racial Discrimination Suit Behind Closed Doors
August 18, 2022
Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins football team, has sued the NFL and three individual teams for
September 21st This Year’s Equal Pay Day
July 25, 2022
September 21st is National Equal Pay Day for black women in America. This is the day when black women’s earnings
Age Discrimination: What It Means and How to Fight Back
June 28, 2022
Getting older is a good thing. Every birthday is another chance to celebrate all the good things you’ve experienced, and
Illinois Bans Employment Hair Discrimination
May 31, 2022
Like many states, Illinois has been slowly but surely implementing new laws to protect citizens from discrimination for decades. It
What Counts as Wrongful Termination?
April 29, 2022
If you’re like most Americans, keeping your job is essential if you want to pay the bills. You put in
California Supreme Court Clarifies Whistleblowing Burden of Proof Question in Favor of Workers
April 20, 2022
A recent California Supreme Court decision has reinforced whistleblower protections for workers around the state. After nearly two decades of
Supreme Court to Weigh In on California Labor Law
April 14, 2022
As of the end of March, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case Viking River Cruises, Inc. vs. Moriana.
What California’s Fast Recovery Act Could Mean for Workers
March 28, 2022
Over the past two years, global conditions have put workers’ rights at the forefront of the news cycle. Workers around
Illinois Workers Win Protection Against Employer Invasions of Privacy
March 22, 2022
Privacy is a hot topic in the legal world right now. From digital privacy like how corporations can track website
