Tag: Workplace Discrimination

This week, the courts disclosed yet another massive multi-million dollar settlement that will undoubtedly discourage future similar kickback schemes while encouraging other whistleblowers to come forward. A former Novartis PharmaceuticalsRead More$66 Million Dollar Settlement in Novartis Patient Kickback Lawsuit and Additional Wrongful Termination Action against LA Times

A recent case involved the termination of an employee after another employee overheard him swearing in the bathroom while discussing client matters.  Specifically, a Quicken Loans representative was speaking toRead MoreProtected Speech in Quicken Loans’ Workplace and the Creation of Hostile Work Environment Awards Choked Worker $7.4M

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

Discrimination based on an individual’s national origin is shockingly common in the 21st century workplace.  In a state as large and diverse as California, this kind of behavior, though loathsomeRead MoreDiscrimination in the Workplace – Protecting All National Origins

An interesting case was filed last week against Yahoo by one of its former editors, Greg Anderson.  Mr. Anderson alleged that Yahoo discriminated against males when it implemented a quarterlyRead MoreAnderson v. Yahoo – Disparate Impact in the Form of Gender Discrimination

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

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

In this segment of Danz’ ‘Weekly Employee Rights Update’, we aim to provide educational and timely information from recent cases and laws. (1) If you’re used to waiving your secondRead MoreDanz’ Weekly Employee Rights Update

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