Providing Aggressive Advocacy Since 1996
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...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 7, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Six port truckers working for the trucking company, California Cartage Express, are alleging that their employer is violating minimum wage laws. According to the lawsuit, the workers claim that the company is not paying employees for at least one hour of work per day....
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 6, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
A California court recently awarded over $3.5 million to a school teacher in a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The court ordered a pastor in the Archdiocese to pay an additional $87 thousand in punitive damages to the plaintiff....
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 6, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Last month, the New York Times released an article that revealed Google hid claims of sexual harassment and paid top executives large exit packages to remain silent about their misconduct. According to the article, one of the exit packages totaled over $90 million...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 5, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Maternity leave is a point of tension in many companies. Oftentimes, working mothers feel such intense pressure to keep their jobs that they return to work early after giving birth or avoid taking maternity leave at all. While companies might encourage mothers to take...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jun 21, 2018 | Sick Leave
You are out with colleagues for lunch and order the chopped salad. Three to four days later you become very sick. Are you suffering from these symptoms?Abdominal cramps Intensifying pain Diarrhea Nausea and vomitingThese are the symptoms of E. coli poisoning. A...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jun 6, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
Most people in the Bay Area can likely recall their first job. Most remember the sense of pride and excitement that came from entering the workforce and beginning to learn to make their own living. One field that has become a magnet for teen workers is the fast food...
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | May 31, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
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...
