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SCOTUS Ties on Decision for Public-Sector Unions
Are you a California public-sector worker and union member in need of a mood boost? Stick around and read this blog, because we have some good news. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) deadlocked 4 to 4 on a recent vote that would have prevented public-sector unions ...
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Why Forced Arbitration Contracts Are Terrible for Workers
A former employee of WeWork has filed a lawsuit based on allegations she was wrongfully terminated for alerting coworkers the company might be violating California labor laws. WeWork is a $15 billion San Francisco startup that turns offices into close-knit shared works...
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SoCal Chipotle Accused of Outrageous Sexual Harassment of Female Employees
Only two weeks ago, we wrote a blog discussing the epidemic of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry, and now another nauseating example is making headlines. In this case, the lawsuit details the sexual harassment of female employees. A lawsuit filed against one of C...
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What’s Up with the 26 Explosive Sexual Harassment Cases at UC Berkeley?
UC Berkeley is investigating 26 claims of sexual harassment only months after multiple scandals involving staff misconduct were reported on by the press. Campus officials recently convened to discuss strategies for dealing with the explosion in sexual harassment cases...
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Are Companies Discriminating Against Veterans?
Los Angeles Employment Lawyers Discuss Discrimination Against Veterans Thousands of veterans have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq only to be shunned when attempting to join the workforce. Some of these veterans may be discriminated against for reasons beyond their control. Ve...
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Is There an Epidemic of Sexual Harassment in the Restaurant Industry?
Los Angeles Employment Attorneys Discuss Harassment in Food and Drink Industry Restaurant workers report more instances of sexual harassment than any other industry. A 2014 report released by Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROCU) has claimed 80 percent of foodservic...
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What Two California Unemployment Claims Could Mean for Uber Drivers
Uber drivers have been locked in a brutal fight to win their employment rights. However, Uber claims its drivers are independent contractors and not employees. By being labeled independent contractors, Uber drivers are unable to receive benefits like overtime pay or reimbur...
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No Laughing Matter: Why the Entertainment Industry’s Wage Gap is Hurting Women
Los Angeles Employment Attorneys Talk About the Wage Gap Comedian and 30 Rock star Tina Fey recently gave an interview to Town & Country Magazine that shows us how the wage gap is affecting female comedians. During the interview, Fey was asked what it is like to be a wom...
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The Scary Financial Effects of Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Los Angeles Employment Attorneys Discuss Workplace Discrimination Gender discrimination in the workplace can have permanent financial consequences for affected workers, especially when it comes to the infamous wage gap. These consequences include delayed retirement, greater ...
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Are Employers Using Public Health Records to Discriminate Against Pregnant Employees?
Los Angeles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers Discuss This Common Workplace Issue An increasingly large number of employers are using “employee wellness firms” to mine public health data and determine which workers are most likely to become pregnant. Most employers cannot m...
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Inside Intel’s Battle Against the Wage Gap
Los Angeles Employment Attorneys Discuss Wage Gap Intel is being praised on social media for taking a tough stance against wage inequality and lack of diversity among its employees. As one of the largest technology companies in the U. S. , it could set an example for other bus...
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Can Workplace Bullying Halt Your Career Growth?
Los Angeles Employment Lawyers Discuss Workplace Bullying Has someone at work made you the target of cruel jokes, name calling or harassment? You might be experiencing workplace bullying, and it could have consequences for your future career growth. Workplace bullying can le...
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