Former Employee Wins $11.1 million judgment against Hologram Production Executive The Los Angeles Times reported on April 27, 2019, that a 42-year old woman was awarded $3.1 million in compensatoryRead MoreFormer Employee Wins $11.1 million judgment against Hologram Production Executive
What Criminal Records Can’t Be Reviewed by a Prospective Employer
The new ban the box law in California provides that employers must wait until a conditional offer of employment is made before they conduct a criminal background check. The lawRead MoreWhat Criminal Records Can’t Be Reviewed by a Prospective Employer
Disability Discrimination Is Not OK – Employees Have Rights
Have you ever wondered what your rights are in the workplace? In today’s post, we will discuss disability discrimination and how California law protects employees who are or become disabled.Read MoreDisability Discrimination Is Not OK – Employees Have Rights
Age Discrimination Lawsuits Upsurge against PWC and Fire Departments in San Francisco and Riverside County, Respectively
Our San Francisco and Riverside County employment attorneys report a spike in age discrimination lawsuits this week. One was filed this week by a Certified Public Accountant by the nameRead MoreAge Discrimination Lawsuits Upsurge against PWC and Fire Departments in San Francisco and Riverside County, Respectively
$5.8 Million Awarded in Class Action Wage and Hour Claim
Just this Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court upheld a $5.8 million award in a class action lawsuit against Tyson Foods, Tyson Foods v. Bouaphakeo. Court-watchers across the country areRead More$5.8 Million Awarded in Class Action Wage and Hour Claim
Wrongfully Denied Leave
Have you been wrongfully denied intermittent leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act, or the California Family Rights Act? Both the FMLA and CFRA provide employees with the rightRead MoreWrongfully Denied Leave
Uber Set For Trial In June
An update on the ongoing misclassification class action law suit against Uber Technologies Inc. In O’Connor et al v. Uber Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. 13-03826-EMC (N.D. Cal.), a certified classRead MoreUber Set For Trial In June
$7 Million Age And Disability Discrimination Verdict Against Major Newspaper
A jury awarded an award winning columnist $7.1 million after finding that the Los Angeles Times discriminated against him due to his age and disability. In this blog post, weRead More$7 Million Age And Disability Discrimination Verdict Against Major Newspaper
New Law: Professional Cheerleaders in California Are Now Employees
A new bill signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown requires that cheerleaders working for professional football and basketball be classified as employees and be paid at least minimum wage. ABRead MoreNew Law: Professional Cheerleaders in California Are Now Employees
New Updates on Accommodation, Retaliation, and California’s Family Rights Act
In this segment of ‘Weekly Employee Rights Update’, we aim to provide our employee subscribers with timely educational information from recent cases and laws. New Workplace Protection to Employees RequestingRead MoreNew Updates on Accommodation, Retaliation, and California’s Family Rights Act