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Jul
Valve Sued for Transgender Discrimination
The company behind famous video games such as Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Counter Strike and Portal is being sued for $3 million over allegations it discriminated against and wrongfully terminated a transgender worker. Valve is known in the PC gaming community for its multibillion-d...
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Captain America and Mystique Agree: The Hollywood Wage Gap Needs to End!
A growing number of movie stars are speaking out against the Hollywood wage gap. The timing could not be more perfect, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has widened its investigation into Hollywood's gender discrimination problems. Chris Evan...
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SoCal Bakery Sued for Abusing Immigrant Workers
Immigrant workers, documented and undocumented, may face harassment or abuse from employers. Many of these workers might be afraid to seek legal help. There are recent cases where abused immigrant workers have fought back against employers with great success. In 2012, 11 workers...
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Do Mothers Face Job Discrimination After Returning to the Workforce?
Women may face workplace discrimination during and after pregnancy. This is especially true for women who are transitioning back into the workforce after a long period of absence. A recent article in The Huffington Post discussed the story of a woman who expe...
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How California Became Uber’s Biggest Threat
Last week, we discussed how Uber settled a class action lawsuit in California over claims its drivers were employees and not independent contractors. It appears two more lawsuits have been filed against the ridesharing company for the exact same reason, only this time in Florid...
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Why Are Companies Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors?
With recent news of Uber agreeing to an $84 million settlement to end two federal class-action lawsuits, people may be curious about independent contractors and employment law. Many people assume Uber and other companies are misclassifying workers as independent contractors...
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Are Unattractive People Less Likely to Be Hired?
Workplace discrimination often covers issues relating to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability, but rarely discusses physical appearance. In a society obsessed with looks, it is no surprise that attractiveness can help candidates land jobs. Unfortunately...
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Know Your Rights: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Workplace Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statistics show workplace discrimination against the LGBT community has hit an all-time high. In 2015, the EEOC recorded 90,000 incidents of workplace discrimination against LGBT workers, a 28 percent increase over the cou...
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Jul
The Sad Truth: Age Discrimination Targets the Most Experienced Workers
Age discrimination is the unjust practice of refusing to hire or retain older workers. In some cases, employers may fire older workers to hire younger employees at lower costs (this is only one example). According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 64 pe...
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SoCal Workers Describe Wage Theft as ‘Life-Destroying’
A recent case in Southern California shows how workers are affected by the unfair and cruel consequences of wage theft. The 58 employees of Joined Inc. are still waiting on their paychecks, and some have been vocal describing how their lives are affected. In an interview wi...
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