Was that sexual harassment?
While it may be hard to believe, many women experience sexual harassment while at work even if they do not realize it.According to a 2018 study, over 80 percent of women have experienced sexual harassment at some point in their life. It makes sense that many of these...Grocery store must pay for wage and hour violations
Bay Area residents probably frequent local supermarkets to pick up a weekly supply of food and other household supplies. While most shoppers may think that an employee is properly paid for his or her hard work, this assumption is not always true. Recently, one...Fire department recruit wins discrimination suit
A former firefighter recruit has settled with the San Diego City Council. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, Nicole Pappas alleged she was wrongfully terminated after experiencing discrimination and harassment. She received a $275,000 settlement from the city....Pregnancy discrimination still common in the workplace
Pregnancy and childbirth are among the most natural life events a woman can go through. With slight adjustments to their environment and routine, most women can continue with normal life throughout most of their pregnancies. Still, women in the workplace continue to...Former employee of 30-plus years sues for wrongful termination
While it is becoming more rare, some California workers have been with their same companies for many years, perhaps decades. A woman who was a city employee for more than 30 years was suddenly fired from her job. She has since filed a wrongful termination lawsuit...
