The "me too" movement has gone nationwide, but California is one of the states in which it had its start. The entertainment industry was rife with sexual harassment and a few people speaking out on the topic began what could be compared to an avalanche of outrage and...
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Year: 2019
What are settlements and determinations for employer retaliation?
When California employees are subjected to workplace violations, they undoubtedly understand that they have the right to file a claim to be compensated for it. Still, they might not be completely aware of how the case will be settled or decided upon. Facing employer...
California wildfire season is expected to get even worse
2018 was one of the most devastating years for many California homeowners due to the destructive wildfires. Thousands of people lost their homes and dozens of people lost their lives. After months of people trying to get something out of insurance companies and...
Pregnant employees may be vulnerable during job transfers
One of the main reasons that so many pregnancy discrimination lawsuits happen is because the employers lack flexibility for major changes in a worker’s personal life. It is understandable why it can be difficult for them to adapt to these major alterations at work,...
Transitioning former security guard claims employer retaliation
Despite the growing acceptance and increased protections accorded to Californians who are transitioning or transgender, there continue to be incidents of discrimination, harassment and employer retaliation. For those who are dealing with these behaviors, it can cost...
City sexual harassment and discrimination policies streamlined
Sexual harassment, discrimination and other illegal treatment of workers are a problem in many workplaces whether it is in the public sector or private sector of Los Angeles and throughout California. This continues to happen despite workers' growing willingness to...
Is it employer retaliation if the dismissal is due to an illness?
In many California workplaces, workers are concerned about their job if they become ill and miss work. The circumstances will dictate what an employer can do to an employee who misses work without approval. There are times when employer retaliation is a legitimate...
Get your boss to pay attention to sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in our workplaces. Research shows that between 25-50 percent of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. Emotional trauma, decreased productivity and higher turnover rates are all linked to sexual harassment. After all,...
Former broker alleges sexual harassment and other violations
Despite greater attention being paid to how workers are treated in California and across the nation, there are still many allegations of workplace violations that come up. Many are related to sexual harassment, but others cross the lines into different areas from...
Independent contractor battle could cost Uber, Lyft in IPOs
Billions of dollars could be at stake as California moves to curb the use of independent contractors. The move could affect the initial stock offerings of Uber and Lyft, both of which are valued in the tens of billions of dollars. The decision also affects other...