The restaurant industry is one of the largest fields of employment in the Bay Area. Many would agree that working in the food service industry can be an exciting and prosperous experience. Unfortunately, working in a restaurant can leave an employee vulnerable to...
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Month: May 2018
At least 61 workers join wrongful termination suit against CSX
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 29, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Bay Area residents know all too well the stress that can come from being unable to work. When employees find themselves facing a serious medical situation, they often rely on a note from a doctor to explain to their employer that they may be unable to perform their...
Drywall company guilty of grievous wage and hour violations
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 22, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Bay Area residents are likely aware that maintaining steady employment can be difficult in today's economy. Many people may find themselves so happy to have a "good job" that they are not even aware they may be being mistreated by their employer. Lately, the U.S....
Industry giant Uber revamps sexual harassment policy
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 18, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Many people in the Bay Area are familiar with the car service Uber, used by thousands of riders daily. Uber provides vehicle owners with a connection to people willing to pay for transportation in their local area. While Uber does screen and train drivers, the company...
Wage and hour violations reported at discount store
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 16, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
With the American economy in constant turmoil, many residing in the Bay Area consider themselves to be extremely fortunate if they are able to maintain steady employment. One of the largest job sectors in the nation is retail. While many retail workers truly enjoy...
Wells Fargo ordered to compensate workers $97M for unpaid breaks
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 14, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
For the past couple of years, Wells Fargo has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The bank has admitted defrauding millions of customers by signing them up for accounts and auto insurance the customers did not ask for, costing them serious money and in some...
Sexual harassment suit against culinary star settled
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 11, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
A contestant on Top Chef, Mike Isabella, recently settled a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed a former worker. Other partners in the man's hospitality group were also accused of engaging in sexual harassment in the lawsuit. Individuals in the Bay Area and...
Seasons 52 pays $3 million to settle age discrimination lawsuit
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 9, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Older California workers are protected from age discrimination by state and federal laws. However, some companies still purposely hire a disproportionate number of younger workers, leaving themselves vulnerable to legal action. For example, the Seasons 52 restaurant...
Nike case shows link between sexual harassment, discrimination
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 7, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
California readers may have heard that Nike is the latest company to be accused of sexual harassment as a result of the #MeToo movement. Employment law experts say that the case illustrates the potential link between on-the-job sexual harassment and workplace...
Pregnancy discrimination suit filed against Laura Ingraham
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 5, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
A woman in another state recently asserted that her former boss, television host Laura Ingraham, discriminated against her when she became pregnant. In fact, she allegedly ended up losing her job because of her pregnancy. She has therefore filed a pregnancy...