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by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 13, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
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...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 12, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Bay Area residents could likely point an inquiring visitor to a local nail salon with no trouble at all. Nail salons are a community staple and, for some customers, a weekly stop. Many of these establishments offer a variety of services, like manicures, pedicures,...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 12, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Tragically, wage theft is a common practice across many parts of America. For employees that rely on their paychecks to survive, it can have devastating effects. Recently, a car wash owner in California was found paying employees around $4.5 per hour for shifts...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 11, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Tragically, sexual harassment and gender discrimination have existed in workplaces for many years. In 2011, five female employees at KPMG sued the company for $350 million, alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Last week, the women filed a Title VII...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 11, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
The University of Arizona pays male employees thousands of dollars more per year than female employees, according to a recent class action lawsuit. An associate professor at the university recently filed a $20 million lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents....
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 10, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Working with physical disabilities can be extremely difficult, especially later in life. After a two-week trial, jurors awarded a California woman $175,500 in her claim against Home Depot. The plaintiff claimed that Home Depot fired her due to her medical conditions,...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 10, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Institutional racism is an ongoing talking point in the news cycle these days. Discussions are typically about subtle or conscious bias, influenced by stereotypes. These are often social queues or behavior patterns that a non-minority may not even be aware of, yet...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 9, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Even companies run by women can face pregnancy discrimination claims. The Wonderful Company is owned and led by female billionaire, Lynda Resnick. Resnick began the business as a working single mother. Years later, the company is now facing claims of pregnancy...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 7, 2018 | Whistleblowers
It takes a lot of courage for an employee to expose an employer who is engaging in illegal activity. Sadly, many employers will attempt to punish people for coming forward.Fortunately, federal and state laws are in place to protect whistleblowers from employer...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 7, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Speaking out against your employer can be terrifying. Last year, a doctor working for the Augusta State Medical Prison in Georgia spoke out against the horrific conditions inside the prison. He recently filed a lawsuit under the Georgia Whistleblower Act against the...
