Taking a look at forced retirement and possible discrimination
August 13, 2020
Commercial pilots, FBI members and air traffic controllers face mandatory retirement ages. This was not true for the medical field.
Sexual harassment allegations against NFL team revealed
August 3, 2020
Sexual harassment and other workplace violations have recently come under the microscope in California and across the U.S. That scrutiny
Pregnancy discrimination in California
July 30, 2020
According to a study conducted by Forbes, women currently make up about 50% of the American workforce. Of that number,
Workplace discrimination in California
July 24, 2020
While women worked for decades to gain the right to go to work, there is still much to be done
Tips for reporting sexual harassment at work
July 14, 2020
California has strong laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, but not all employers are adept at handling sexual harassment
Supreme Court rules Title VII protects LGBTQ+ workers
July 1, 2020
The Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2020, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees based
Travel Agency Refusing Refunds During the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 16, 2020
On June 15, 2020, consumer rights attorney, Todd Friedman spoke with NBC Los Angeles in regards to issues some customers
COVID-19 and FMLA leave: you and your family
June 11, 2020
With the rise of COVID-19, we face new issues and questions about work. While many companies are allowing employees to
Racism in the workplace
May 27, 2020
How does one deal with racial discrimination in the workplace? What kind of protection could a victim of a racial
What is profiteering?
May 20, 2020
While most of us understand the basic principles of supply and demand, and many of us agree that with the
What if my company won’t let me wear a mask?
May 4, 2020
Recently Crate & Barrel sent out an email to customers that if they preferred not have their delivery team wear
Should the vulnerable be forced to work during COVID-19?
May 1, 2020
Tara is a 42-year old mother of two and recently a grandmother. While she is in good health and appears
Consumers be wary of these two coronavirus scams
April 27, 2020
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive
Who is most at-risk of age discrimination in the workplace?
April 23, 2020
No matter where you’re employed, your workplace should be free from discrimination. Discrimination at work is not unique to just
Can Insurers Deny Small Business Claims Of Loss Due To The Pandemic?
April 22, 2020
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their
Protection in reporting workplace violations
April 22, 2020
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet.
What misclassification can mean for your employee rights
April 21, 2020
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the
When is a work environment hostile?
April 21, 2020
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes
3 things to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
April 21, 2020
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail
What’s the next step for the #MeToo movement?
April 21, 2020
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein,
Putting an end to “spam” texts
April 21, 2020
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology
Major business facing sexual harassment lawsuits
April 17, 2020
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment
