Bay Area families are aware of the important role educators and school district employees can play in the lives of local children. Not everything taught in schools can be found in a book, and one former school principal is fighting to show children the importance of...
DOL expected to issue new 'regular rate' calculation for overtime
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 30, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
If you work a lot of overtime, you may be curious about how your overtime rate is calculated. Under both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and California law, "nonexempt" employees are entitled to an overtime premium of 1-1/2 times their regular rate of pay...
Lawsuit highlights pregnancy discrimination at work
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 29, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Not only are women worried about their health and their baby, they may also worry about how their employer is going to treat them regarding their pregnancy.Unfortunately, many women still face...
Woman looks to fight for herself and other whistleblowers
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 28, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Bay Area residents are aware that their local police and rescue dispatchers are an essential part of their community. Often the first people to become aware of a crime or emergency, these hardworking individuals are tasked with getting help to a victim as quickly as...
How do I know if I have a wrongful termination case?
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 27, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Your employer recently fired you. Right now, you are reeling: You do not know where to turn, and you do not know how you will pay your bills or buy gifts for the upcoming holiday season. You believe that your employer may have wrongfully terminated—but you do...
Court awards police officer $2.5 million in retaliation case
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 26, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Retaliation against employees happens in every field—including the California law enforcement. Recently, an officer with the Long Beach Police Department reported that he experienced retaliation after raising issue with management practices. He claimed that his...
How does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect pregnant women?
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 25, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnant women who continue working during their pregnancy face the dual challenge of carrying a child while fulfilling their job duties. While some employers treat pregnant women equitably, many do not.To address the problem of pregnancy discrimination, Congress...
SEC whistleblower center received record number of tips in 2018
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 24, 2018 | Whistleblowers
In every industry, whistleblowers are crucial to identifying and reporting wrongdoing or safety violations. The financial sector is no different. To ferret out securities fraud, the Security and Exchange Commission has a Whistleblower Program to assist informants who...
Wage gap worse than estimated: Women earn half as much as men
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 23, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Many women in the workplace have known for a long time that they earn less than their male colleagues when doing comparable work. However, the statistic that is usually reported regarding the wage gap—that women make 80 cents to a male colleague’s...
The new year welcomes new labor laws
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 22, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
As you welcome in the new year, you look forward to a fresh start. You will likely set new goals for yourself, resolving to better your body or financial situation in the months ahead. And, as an employee, you may aim to increase your production or develop a new...
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