In a recently filed case, a California court saw an office assistant claiming that she was discriminated against due to her pregnancy and ultimately wrongfully terminated in retaliation. The PlaintiffRead MoreThis Week Pregnancy Discrimination Strikes Again and More
Rite Aid Worker’s Case on Appeal; Lessons Learned from Discrimination Cases
An interesting case this week saw an appeal by a discharged Rite Aid employee who was awarded $113,000 by a jury for wrongful termination. The appeal sought damages amounting toRead MoreRite Aid Worker’s Case on Appeal; Lessons Learned from Discrimination Cases
Long Term Care in California, Fertile Ground for Increased Litigation
An alarming trend of elder abuse cases is causing uproar in California’s courts. A recent case in Sacramento exemplified how one of the causes for elder abuse, understaffing at aRead MoreLong Term Care in California, Fertile Ground for Increased Litigation
Age and Disability Discrimination in the Entertainment Industry
A California court this week heard arguments in a case by a former “The Young and the Restless” star who claims she was retaliated against. The Complaint’s main allegation isRead MoreAge and Disability Discrimination in the Entertainment Industry
Federal Court: Uber Drivers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors
After months of speculation, a federal court in Northern California held that drivers for Uber are employees and not independent contractors due to Uber’s control over the drivers’ schedules, routes,Read MoreFederal Court: Uber Drivers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors
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
Employee Rights Update: Job Application Inquiries and Arbitration Agreements
Permitted inquiries in an employment application: BMW recently had to settle with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for its alleged illegal criminal background checks on African-American job applicants. TheRead MoreEmployee Rights Update: Job Application Inquiries and Arbitration Agreements
Employee Rights Update: Age/Disability Discrimination and Proper Evidence Collection
A recent federal case involved a nurse who worked at a nursing home and suffered from impaired vision. After getting terminated, the nurse sued for age and disability discrimination asRead MoreEmployee Rights Update: Age/Disability Discrimination and Proper Evidence Collection