Category: Workplace Discrimination

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

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

The Los Angeles office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled age discrimination charges for $425,000 against Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC (Enterprise), a subsidiary ofRead MoreEEOC settles $425K age discrimination charges against Enterprise Rent-A-Car

It is important that the law remain vigilant against workplace discrimination, because there are still managers and executives who harbor prejudices, unfortunately. Even in the country’s largest, most high-profile corporations,Read MoreAT&T employee points to racist photo in discrimination lawsuit

Laws like the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibit several forms of employment discrimination. This includes denying jobs or discriminating againstRead MoreFirms asking for ‘digital native’ applicants may be evading laws

People in highly public positions can find themselves subject to sexual harassment, just as can men and women whose names do not appear in the newspaper. In an example localRead More2 Los Angeles prosecutors sue ex-supervisor for sexual harassment

In a recent Supreme Court decision, the workplace discrimination field of Pregnancy Discrimination changed overnight. The Court in Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. held that the burden shifting analysisRead MoreWorkplace Discrimination Update; Changing Landscape of Pregnant Worker Discrimination and Employer Designation

Recently, a court held that an employer must be fully responsive to a disabled employee’s accommodation request when the request is for reassignment or risk workplace discrimination. The decision allowedRead MoreNurse’s Reasonable Accommodation: Example of Workplace Discrimination

Sony Pictures is dealing with the fallout of the hacking of its computer systems and its subsequent decision not to distribute the film “The Interview.” In addition, it is nowRead MoreEx-Sony employee alleges racial discrimination, sexual harassment

Over the last several years, the Affordable Care Act expanded employers’ ability to offer wellness programs at the risk of workplace discrimination. In 2014, companies aimed to improve the healthRead MoreIs Your Workplace Wellness Program Discrimination? EEOC Thinks So