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Jul
Do I Have an Employment Lawsuit in California?
Oftentimes when clients come to us, they are extremely distraught and emotional, because they just lost their job. Losing one’s job is a very significant event, it can be devastating when someone particularly has been there a long time, it can be devastating from the standpoint t...
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Equal Pay Day Was on April 4th, Here’s What You Should Know
This year, National Equal Pay Day fell on April 4. This date marks how long after the beginning of the year it took for women in this country to earn the same amount of money as men did the previous year. It took over four months to equate. Last year, the pay gap decreased, as As...
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Jul
What Are Common Warning Signs of Age Discrimination?
Older Americans are increasingly facing age discrimination while job hunting. In fact, a new study shows exactly how bad the problem has become. According to research from the University of California at Irvine, the callback rates are 25 percent lower for jobseekers around 65 yea...
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Jul
Are Employers Required to Provide Items Essential for Jobs?
Disney recently got itself into trouble by refusing to provide Disney World employees with costumes. Employees claimed fees from buying and maintaining the costumes pushed their pay below the federal minimum wage. The Department of Labor investigated and confirmed these allegatio...
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Jul
Will This New Bill Allow Workplace Discrimination?
Employers have been accused of using workplace wellness programs as a way to learn about the medical histories of their employees. Lawmakers in Congress have introduced legislation that some claim could make privacy issues with these programs more problematic. According to opp...
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Jul
Local Employment Law Cases: Local Drug Rehab Hit with Retaliation Claim
A former human resources director at Passages Malibu, a Malibu-based addiction treatment center, has been awarded more than $1. 8 million by a jury. The former employee filed a retaliation claim against the luxury treatment center after being fired for whistleblowing. She als...
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Jul
Workplace Disabilities Part 4: What Are Signs of Pregnancy Discrimination?
Women are targeted with pregnancy discrimination for several reasons. For example, an employer may demote or fire a pregnant employee on the assumption she will ask for maternity leave. Employers also discriminate against pregnant women for needing medical leave or reasonable ac...
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Jul
What Are Some Common Examples of Wage Theft?
The UCLA Labor Center claims Los Angeles workers lose a combined $26. 2 million from wage theft every week. This means Los Angeles has one of the highest rates of wage theft in the country. There are multiple ways employers steal wages. The following examples of wage theft...
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Workplace Disabilities Part 3: Do Employers Stigmatize Mentally Ill Workers and Jobseekers?
Millions of Americans suffer from mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder or generalized anxiety disorder – just to name a few examples. However, research has shown time and time again that employers discriminate against workers and jobseekers with mental illness...
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Jul
What Did the “a Day Without a Woman” Strike Teach Us About Workplace Equality?
International Women’s Day last week coincided with a “a Day Without a Woman,” a global strike meant to emphasize equality and other human rights issues. Protests took place in Paris, Rome, Madrid, Yemen, and of course – all over the United States. Women in the U. S. partic...
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Jul
Is Your Employer Using Dirty Tricks to Steal Your Wages?
Wage theft is not always obvious. Although employers may deduct wages directly from pay, there are more “under-the-radar” methods they may use to steal your hard-earned money. For example, employers may misclassify you as a managerial employee or independent contractor. D...
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Jul
Workplace Disabilities Part 2: Do Employers Discriminate Against Disabled Veterans?
It is unfortunate and unacceptable that men and women who served their country should be forced to suffer from workplace discrimination after returning home. One of the most common reasons for this discrimination is because veterans may suffer from disabilities. The Equal Empl...
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