Let’s suppose you are a good employee. Then you complain to your manager that you discovered that your company has been fraudulently billing the government millions of dollars for services itRead MoreDo you have a whistleblower claim?
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
Wrongful Termination Damages
Calculating lost wages as a result of wrongful termination, many times a retaliatory act based on our whistle blower client having objected to an illegal activity, is a three stepRead MoreWrongful Termination Damages
San Francisco Court Expands Individual Liability and Reinforces Protection to Whistleblower
In an interesting recent ruling, a federal district court in California stated that individual executives and directors at companies may be held liable for alleged corporate fraud and corruption. InRead MoreSan Francisco Court Expands Individual Liability and Reinforces Protection to Whistleblower
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
California’s New Equal Pay Act and Protections Against Retaliation
Last week, California’s legislature cleared the way for a new bill that will ensure there’s equal compensation for women in the workplace. Accordingly, Governor Jerry Brown has indicated he promptlyRead MoreCalifornia’s New Equal Pay Act and Protections Against Retaliation
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
New Paid Sick Leave Law Effective July 1, 2015
The Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522) provides that nearly all California employees are entitled to paid sick leave if: (1) they work 30 or more daysRead MoreNew Paid Sick Leave Law Effective July 1, 2015
Whistleblower Protection: One Employee Gets Two Big Wins!
As a Los Angeles employment law firm we represent whistle blowers in many industries, such as pharma, aerospace and health care. Rarely if ever does one whistle blower win twoRead MoreWhistleblower Protection: One Employee Gets Two Big Wins!
Workplace Discrimination Update; Changing Landscape of Pregnant Worker Discrimination and Employer Designation
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