Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
Last week’s “Day Without Women” campaign included a number of activities to increase awareness and support for women’s rights issues. One of the events was a strike. Supporters of the cause were encouraged to take a day off of work - paid or unpaid - in order to show by absence how valuable women are […]
Employment Law
The general principle of equal pay for equal work is embedded in our culture. Most of us feel like people with the same work responsibilities, hours, job requirements and the like should receive the same compensation. But what happens when compensation packages differ significantly between two people with the same qualifications doing the same job? […]
Employment Law
In 2017, there is no place for discrimination against women in the workplace. At this point, equal pay, equal treatment and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment against women should be the norm. Indeed, the law demands it. However, there are still many instances of gender harassment and discrimination in American workplaces, often due to […]
Consumer Rights
Almost everyone with a phone has experienced this: automatic phone solicitations that are not only uninvited and unwanted, but specifically requested to be stopped. It can seem like nothing can be done to stop these calls. Although legally, this type of marketing should cease when a recipient request it, the reality is that many of […]
Employment Law
When it comes to employment discrimination, there are strict rules on what employers can use as grounds for not hiring a prospective employee. In short, employers are not allowed to refuse hiring for reasons of gender, race, age and other demographic factors spelled out in discrimination laws. Although employers have these limits on who they […]
Employment Law
You have a bundle of joy on the way, and you couldn’t be more excited. You’re preparing for the big day when your baby will arrive, and it’s normally a joyful time. But you’re noticing you’re being treated differently at work ever since you announced your pregnancy. Not only is it adding stress, but pregnancy […]
Class Action
The separation of church and state is a strong sentiment for many people in the United States. Although most people believe that separation of church and state is important, the issue becomes quite confusing when dealing with the particulars of individual cases. One area in which this issue becomes especially confusing involves church-affiliated hospitals and […]
Consumer Rights
One of the most important values in the United States is freedom of speech. As Americans, we want to be able to express ourselves without interference. This value includes online reviews for goods and services. Although there has been some retaliation from some companies against people who leave negative reviews on various websites, the US […]
Employment Law
When an employee works, that employee should get paid. It is a simple rule for employment law, but one that major employers seem to forget far too often. In the trucking industry, it is particularly easy for employers to fudge the lines regarding when their drivers are officially working and when they are not. The […]
Employment Law
New salary threshold rules were scheduled to go into effect on December 1. Many human resource departments have already complied. What happens if yours has not? The bad news is that you may have to wait a little longer. If your salary is below $47,476 ($913/week) and you work 45-50 hours weeks routinely, you could […]
Employment Law
California port truck drivers and warehouse workers are reaching their limits from employer mistreatment. Many work under contract and they work hard. They end up paying for their own vehicle repairs which really add up. The most frustrating part is feeling like their days have been wasted without pay. Often times they can spend eight […]
Employment Law
With only 38 months since the opening of the Blue Apron location in Richmond, California, the facility has been cited for massive health and safety code violations. Dangerous conditions, acts of violence, and impossible working demands have plagued the warehouse since its opening. Underpaid and overworked employees are left feeling angry. Blue Apron is a […]
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