A rather complicated discrimination lawsuit has been working its way through the California court system for almost a year now. The case is drawing headlines not only for its unique nature but also for the fact that it seems to have opened a floodgate on similar...
More and more older Americans are remaining a vital part of the U.S. workforce. In many cases, aging individuals keep working because they want to stay busy. Other times, these people need to continue earning a reliable income. Regardless of why older people remain on...
If you’re a high-level executive or partner in a company, are you entitled to discrimination protection under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act? The answer isn’t clear -- yet. Here’s why it matters: If you’re an employee who suffers discrimination, wrongful...
When you’re on the clock, you should be paid for your work. What about times when you’re in your workplace and aren’t clocked in, though? Are there times when your employer is taking advantage of your hard work and failing to pay you? If so, then you’re not alone....
Once upon a time, employers in this country could pretty much get away with anything. They could pay women less, harass their female employees, assign people of color lower-paying or less-attractive work than white employees and do other egregious actions with total...
A standard workday in the United States is typically eight hours long. If an employee works five days in a week, that gives them a 40-hour week. While most employees know that they deserve overtime pay for exceeding 40 hours during the week, is the same true if you...
California residents are likely aware that Fox News has faced more than its share of sexual harassment lawsuits in recent years. The network’s problems began in 2016 when longtime host Gretchen Carlson accused its then Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes of inappropriate...
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations for disabled workers. Federal lawmakers adopted this law to ensure that employers would provide the necessary work environment adjustments essential for...
If you are subject to any type of harassment while on the job, it is generally a good idea to report it to your employer. The same is typically true if you witness another person harassing a colleague or anyone else affiliated with your company. Let's take a look at...
If you work in California and you are paid per hour, you may be confused about your entitlements under the law. For example, if you work a 12-hour shift, you will obviously need to have breaks so that you can eat and drink as well as visit the restroom. Many...