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
Weekly Recap: Religious Discrimination Uptick Exemplified by $260,000 Settlement by Shipping and Trucking Company to Sikh Workers and $175,000 Settlement for Racial Discrimination of San Diego Cop
We report an uptick in the number of religious discrimination cases in California. An interesting settlement this past week personifies the type of narrow minded and outdated policies that someRead MoreWeekly Recap: Religious Discrimination Uptick Exemplified by $260,000 Settlement by Shipping and Trucking Company to Sikh Workers and $175,000 Settlement for Racial Discrimination of San Diego Cop
Northern California Race Discrimination Update: Fresno’s Farmers Insurance Settles for $225K and Napa Valley’s Sutter Home Winery Faces Discrimination and Retaliation Allegations
The first case reported is instrumental for our Fresno based clients. Here, Farmers Insurance Exchange agreed to pay $225,000 to settle a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. The lawsuit wasRead MoreNorthern California Race Discrimination Update: Fresno’s Farmers Insurance Settles for $225K and Napa Valley’s Sutter Home Winery Faces Discrimination and Retaliation Allegations
Police Department Settles with Two Female Police Officers in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Our sources report that two female police officers won a pregnancy discrimination case in federal court alleging that the city’s policy toward pregnant women violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ofRead MorePolice Department Settles with Two Female Police Officers in Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Lessons Learned from Recent Employment Disability Discrimination Cases against Sharp Healthcare and Home Depot
The first case presents an example of an applicant being discriminated against based on her disability even before starting to work. On November 1, 2016, San Diego health system SharpRead MoreLessons Learned from Recent Employment Disability Discrimination Cases against Sharp Healthcare and Home Depot
Recent Employment Discrimination Claims against Investment Technology Company Wilshire Analytics and the U.S. Postal Service
Last week, our attorneys reported another interesting age, gender and race discrimination case in Los Angeles County. In this case, a former president of a reputable investment technology company calledRead MoreRecent Employment Discrimination Claims against Investment Technology Company Wilshire Analytics and the U.S. Postal Service
Election Season Brings Employment Discrimination to the Forefront and News Headlines
With the election season in full swing, one common topic that keeps making national headlines is Donald Trump’s alleged employment discrimination against women. For instance, there have been allegations thatRead MoreElection Season Brings Employment Discrimination to the Forefront and News Headlines
New EEOC Guidance on Retaliation and New Law Combatting Age Discrimination in Hollywood
Recently, we received reports that a new bill in the California Senate has been approved. This Bill AB 1687 will prohibit age discrimination in Hollywood. Once the law takes effect,Read MoreNew EEOC Guidance on Retaliation and New Law Combatting Age Discrimination in Hollywood
New EEOC Guidance Will Undoubtedly Affect Equal Pay and Pregnancy Discrimination Litigation
It is our firm’s outlook that the second half of 2016 will expose many more equal pay violations in the workplace both nationally and in California. One of the reasonsRead MoreNew EEOC Guidance Will Undoubtedly Affect Equal Pay and Pregnancy Discrimination Litigation
Slurs and Racial Jokes Cause $3.3 Million Dollar Liability and More National Origin Discrimination Actions in California
A recent case showed how slurs and nasty jokes in the workplace create $3.3 million dollars in liability for a company. In the case, two former minority employees of aRead MoreSlurs and Racial Jokes Cause $3.3 Million Dollar Liability and More National Origin Discrimination Actions in California