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
EEOC Announces that a California Farm Settled a Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $300,000
The EEOC announced the settlement in July 2018. The EEOC had accused a farm manager of sexually harassing four female workers in the following ways: Leering at them Grabbing theRead MoreEEOC Announces that a California Farm Settled a Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $300,000
New York Manufacturer Agrees to Settle an EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $93,000
Porous Materials, a New York manufacturer recently agreed to settle a case brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The federal agency’s lawsuit was based on charges orRead MoreNew York Manufacturer Agrees to Settle an EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit for $93,000
Automatic Liability for Businesses When Supervisors Commit Harass or Take Discriminatory Conduct against Employees
Liability for harassment by supervisors The EEOC states that, harassment is a pervasive employment problem. There are different types of harassment such as sexual harassment and racial harassment. Employers whoRead MoreAutomatic Liability for Businesses When Supervisors Commit Harass or Take Discriminatory Conduct against Employees
US District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit
US District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit In a strong ruling for the women players on the US national soccer team, Sports Illustrated reported on NovemberRead MoreUS District Judge Certifies USNWT Case as a Class Action Lawsuit
New Ninth Circuit Ruling Applies Dynamex Decision Retroactively – Making It Hard to Say Workers aren’t Employees
The San Francisco Chronicle reported on May 2, 2019, that the California Supreme Court Dynamex decision can be applied retroactively. Dynamex changed the rules in the new gig economy –Read MoreNew Ninth Circuit Ruling Applies Dynamex Decision Retroactively – Making It Hard to Say Workers aren’t Employees
New Law Explains Employers Rights to Ask about Prior Criminal Convictions
New Laws for California Employees on Background Checks Forbes reported that effective January 2, 1029, California employers will have to comply with a new law called the California Fair ChanceRead MoreNew Law Explains Employers Rights to Ask about Prior Criminal Convictions
Why Firing an Employee for Off-Duty Conduct May be Illegal
The San Diego Tribune reported in May 2018, that a local jury awarded a former employee nearly $18 million for wrongful termination. The jury found that the employer, Allstate, wrongfullyRead MoreWhy Firing an Employee for Off-Duty Conduct May be Illegal