The primary law that protects employees and job applicants from religious harassment – in hiring, promotions, and firing – is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. GenerallyRead MoreWhat Acts Constitute Religious Discrimination, Harassment, and Accommodation
California Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law which supplements the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The CFRA was recently amended (SB-1383 Unlawful employment practice: California FamilyRead MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes Historic Bill Expanding Family and Medical Leave Rights
The Difference between the EEOC and the California DFEH
The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Council. DFEH is the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The EEO is a federal agency while DFEH is a state agency.Read MoreThe Difference between the EEOC and the California DFEH
California Non-Compete Laws for Employees
We receive many calls about non-compete agreements throughout California, primarily in Silicon Valley area. There is new law that greatly helps employees compete with former employers after they leave aRead MoreCalifornia Non-Compete Laws for Employees
Punitive damages for wrongful termination. Colucci vs. T. Mobile.
A former employee of T. Mobile, Stephen Colucci, was awarded $5 million in a lawsuit based on employment discrimination and wrongful termination. The award included $4 million in punitive damagesRead MorePunitive damages for wrongful termination. Colucci vs. T. Mobile.