Do you have a legal claim for discrimination or harassment?
Perhaps things seemed good when you first started your job. Then, at some point, you began to feel uncomfortable due to the way that a superior or co-worker treated you. After a while, you began to wonder whether you were the victim of some form of discrimination,...The law prohibits employers from engaging in certain practices
The United States used to be known as a melting pot. People from all over the world come to this country to start a new life. The chance for equal treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, gender and more still attracts people to come...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....Hewlett Packard Enterprise employees allege pay discrimination
Two former Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) employees allege women are paid less for the same work at the tech company. The women recently filed a lawsuit against the company in Santa Clara County Superior Court. Women were not receiving equal payR. Ross was...The new year welcomes new labor laws
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...Can you sue your boss for bullying in California?
If you suffer with a boss you don’t like, you are far from alone. Perhaps your boss is abusive and bullying. Do you have to take it or can you sue? That depends on the circumstances. California has no law against employers being bullies, but there are laws...New California labor laws for 2019
The new year is almost upon us, and with it we will see some changes to California labor laws. 2018 has been a good year for low unemployment rates in California and across the country. Given the labor shortage, employers are under pressure to create better working...3 changes in labor laws under Trump
President Trump promised to scale back regulations in almost every industry, and labor laws are no exception. His administration has instituted three changes that employees should be aware of. The changes are not necessarily to the laws themselves, but targeted more...Seasons 52 pays $3 million to settle age discrimination lawsuit
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...
