Tag: Employment Law

Ms. Jewel Gardner, a former employee of DineEquity Inc. (and formerly its predecessor, International House of Pankakes, and then IHOP), who had dedicated 22 years of work to her employer,Read MoreMisclassification and Racial Discrimination Claims in Los Angeles

Another California employee has been awarded millions of dollars as a result of harassment and retaliation in the workplace. James Duffy began working for the City of Los Angeles inRead More$3.8 Million Awarded to California Employee in Racial Discrimination Case

Ms. Danielle Wells was a valued member of the Los Angeles Police Department for more than ten years, even being promoted to Sergeant during the time.  However, like all employees,Read MoreAnother $1 Million for a Los Angeles Employee

An update on the ongoing misclassification class action law suit against Uber Technologies Inc. In O’Connor et al v. Uber Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. 13-03826-EMC (N.D. Cal.), a certified classRead MoreUber Set For Trial In June

The California Labor Commissioner ruled recently that Uber drivers are employees and not independent contractors of the Uber corporation, in a decision that could shake up the car sharing industry.Read MoreUber Drivers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors

Imagine the following scenario: You are working for a company. Before you were hired, you signed an agreement in which you agreed to submit any disputes arising out of yourRead MoreEmployee Rights Update: Medical Leave and Outside Employment

Companies frequently compete and try to hire away each other’s employees. While such competition is healthy, it can also result in lawsuits, as companies accuse each other of trying toRead MoreEMPLOYEE RIGHTS: EMPLOYEES CAN BE SOLICITED BY EMPLOYERS’ COMPETITORS

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

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

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?