As Economy Forces Older Workers to Remain at Work, Workplace Discrimination Climbs: Recent Cases Involve Newport Beach Firefighters Suing their Department and a $26 Million Verdict to a Staples FacilitiesRead MoreWorkplace Discrimination: 2015 Ushers in New Era of Age Violation
New National Origin Workplace Discrimination Law in 2015
Employers May Not Discriminate Against Undocumented Workers Who Lawfully Obtain California Driver’s Licenses: Workplace Discrimination Effective January 1, 2015, the Safe and Responsible Driver Act will allow more than oneRead MoreNew National Origin Workplace Discrimination Law in 2015
Ex-Zillow employee says she was victim of ‘frat house’ harassment
It can be troubling to hear that a California business that appears to be professional from the outside is, in fact, an “adult frat house” where sexual harassment of femaleRead MoreEx-Zillow employee says she was victim of ‘frat house’ harassment
Have You Been Discriminated Against By Your Employer Due to Your Pregnancy? U.S. Supreme Court is Currently Debating a Case with Enormous Consequences to Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
The main federal law protecting expecting parents is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”). Enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, PDA prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or aRead MoreHave You Been Discriminated Against By Your Employer Due to Your Pregnancy? U.S. Supreme Court is Currently Debating a Case with Enormous Consequences to Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Multiple laws ban age discrimination at the workplace
People of all genders, races, religions and sexual orientations who are in the workforce may be vulnerable to age discrimination someday. If they are not currently old enough, they willRead MoreMultiple laws ban age discrimination at the workplace
Will California Non-Discrimination Bill 1660 Conflict with Federal Law?
Assembly Bill 1660, sponsored by Assemblyman Alejo (D-Salinas) was signed into law by Governor Brown, signaling the end of the 2014 legislative session. The Bill gives protections from discrimination toRead MoreWill California Non-Discrimination Bill 1660 Conflict with Federal Law?
Abercrombie & Fitch Continues its Policy of Discrimination, for now…
Abercrombie & Fitch is well known for its East Coast collegiate style of clothing. The company has come under fire in recent years because its CEO, Mike Jeffries went onRead MoreAbercrombie & Fitch Continues its Policy of Discrimination, for now…
Despite 2012 law, religious discrimination still prevalent in CA
In 2012, the California State Assembly passed a law banning religious discrimination in the workplace. Despite this recent change in the law, hundreds of Californians say they have been discriminatedRead MoreDespite 2012 law, religious discrimination still prevalent in CA
Age discrimination at work is illegal in California
Some people think that a lengthy resume with years of work experience is an asset. Unfortunately, some employers see an older worker as a bad thing. Many Californians have beenRead MoreAge discrimination at work is illegal in California
DFEH Under Fire – Part 3
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s new online system of complaint filing, known as HoudiniEsq came with more troubles than perhaps it was worth. Faced with budget cutbacks, investigatorRead MoreDFEH Under Fire – Part 3