Age discrimination in the workplace is a rapidly growing legal issue in the United States, as baby-boomers reach retirement or struggle to stay in the workforce. Just last week, a National BureauRead MoreAge Discrimination in the Workplace
California’s Equal Pay Act Put to the Test, and Sexual Discrimination Against Bikram’s Choudhury
This past week we saw several cases of employers who not only discriminated against their employees but also retaliated against them after the employees complained. Classic cases with a newRead MoreCalifornia’s Equal Pay Act Put to the Test, and Sexual Discrimination Against Bikram’s Choudhury
Former Bank Internal Auditor Brings Interesting Whistleblower Case
This week a former Bank of Internet USA internal auditor brought forth a whistleblower law suit alleging that the bank hid information from the government and then threatened, harassed, andRead MoreFormer Bank Internal Auditor Brings Interesting Whistleblower Case
Increased EEOC Activity Against Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation
In recent weeks, we have seen substantial activity by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (“EEOC”) which brought claims against Hillshire Brands/Tyson Foods – formerly known as Sara Lee CorporationRead MoreIncreased EEOC Activity Against Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation
Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary and Payroll Tax Witholding
In this segment of ‘Employee Rights Update’, we aim to provide our subscribers with timely educational information from recent cases and laws. 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Read MoreAmericans with Disabilities Act Anniversary and Payroll Tax Witholding
Sexual Harassment: Basics, Abusive Conduct, & Retaliation
Basics of Sexual Harassment Law in California Current law in California makes certain employment practices unlawful. These illegal practices include the sexual harassment of an employee directly by the employerRead MoreSexual Harassment: Basics, Abusive Conduct, & Retaliation
Another San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 3)
In the conclusion of this article, we take a look at the efforts of reporters to uncover the truth behind the allegations of Todd Bosnich regarding the alleged sexual harassmentRead MoreAnother San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 3)
Another San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 2)
In this, the second part of our coverage of the alleged sexual harassment of Republican congressional candidate, Carl DeMaio, we will take a look at DeMaio’s response to Bosnich’s claimsRead MoreAnother San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 2)
Another San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 1)
Carl DeMaio, the ‘new generation Republican’ candidate that was going to be one of the poster boys for the new Republican party, is being accused of sexual harassment…not the firstRead MoreAnother San Diego Politician in Hot Water for Sexual Harassment (Part 1)
Sexual Harassment in the Fields – NO MORE!
As we recently reported on harassment and discrimination, along with the horrible working conditions of California car wash employees, focus has now been placed on harassment of female (and presumablyRead MoreSexual Harassment in the Fields – NO MORE!