18 Los Angeles garment makers fined for labor law violations
September 23, 2016
After a sweep on September 7 and 8, California Labor Commissioner’s Office investigators have fined 18 Los Angeles garment contractors
New overtime rules: Our white paper explains the details
September 19, 2016
Salaried workers traditionally have not qualified for overtime. But as pay has lagged for employees classified exempt or salaried and
Uber misclassification class action settlement overturned in California
August 26, 2016
The legal conflict between Uber and its drivers continues. In an earlier blog post, we discussed the proposed $100 million
California employees continue to fight back
July 19, 2016
When will employers ever learn that they need to respect the rights of their workers? Although the laws in California
Zillow settles sexual harassment suits against supervisors
June 9, 2016
When an established company is hit with a long string of gender discrimination and harassment lawsuits by current and former
What The OT Expansion Rule Means for Employees
May 19, 2016
Back in 2014, President Obama had directed Department of Labor (“DOL”) Secretary, Thomas Perez, to streamline and modernize minimum wage
Employer imposing Scientology sued for employment discrimination
May 5, 2016
Employment discrimination can take the form of religious discrimination in some cases. Religious discrimination is a prohibited employment practice under
Uber Class Action Lawsuits Reach Settlements
April 27, 2016
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
April 20, 2016
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
April 15, 2016
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency of the federal government that receives and decides employment discrimination complaints
Covering costs at work? You should expect to be compensated
April 5, 2016
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
April 1, 2016
Wrongful termination cases dealing with alleged discrimination follow similar legal precepts and holdings nationwide, including in California. That is because
$3.6 million award for employment discrimination by retaliation
March 11, 2016
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
March 2, 2016
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
February 26, 2016
If you have ever had to buy your own uniform, use your own car for work or cover other costs
Tougher equal pay laws in California for employers
February 23, 2016
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
February 18, 2016
Sex discrimination is defined as treating someone differently because of that person’s sex. Discrimination due to gender in any aspect
Stuck with the bill at work? Know your reimbursement rights
January 28, 2016
Have you ever been expected to cover the cost of on-the-job expenses such as gas mileage and personal cellphone use?
EEOC settles ADA employment discrimination complaint
January 27, 2016
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission handles the prosecution of employment discrimination matters under federal law in California and nationwide. A
Employer must act decisively on sexual harassment complaint
January 21, 2016
Sexual harassment of an employee is prohibited by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. It can include unwelcome sexual advances, trying
Employment discrimination may be facilitated by social media
January 12, 2016
In California and throughout the country, there is a new problem with the glut of personal information that people post
Employment discrimination based on age is prohibited by law
January 6, 2016
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) is the federal statute that prohibits discrimination against employees or job
