Learn what every worker should know about the Uber controversy
Uber has been in the news recently due to allegations that the company misclassifies its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. What you ...
When is it a workplace romance, and when is it sexual harassment?
A common defense to workplace sexual harassment claims is consent. In other words, an accused supervisor may say that the plaintiff welcomed his or ...
How workers’ religion is protected under the law
It has been more than two months since we discussed the outcome of a woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against preppy clothing chain Abercrombie & ...
Los Angeles one of the 10 worst cities for credit card debt
If you are living in Los Angeles and struggling with credit card debt, you are not alone. In fact, millions of people nationwide find ...
2 more sexual harassment suits filed against Sacramento City Hall
Late in May, we discussed allegations that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson sexually harassed an employee in the city manager’s office in 2013 and 2014. ...
Workers who are ill or new parents may have FMLA rights
One of the most important pieces of federal law for American workers is the Family and Medical Leave Act. This law recognizes that, sooner ...
