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Jul

Spousal Jealousy: Is It Employment Discrimination?

When does spousal jealousy cross the line in the workplace? Can it lead to workplace discrimination? A recent case out of Pennsylvania discusses the issue. In Sztroin v. PennWestIndus Trucks, LLC, a woman filed a lawsuit against a forklift dealership, alleging that she had b...

Jul

Will This New Law Help Lower the Gender Pay Gap?

A new law, the salary privacy bill, seeks to narrow the gender pay gap by forbidding employers from asking applicants about their previous salaries and benefits. The bill was signed into law on October 12, 2017 and takes effect on January 1, 2018. The law does not prevent appl...

Jul

What New Employment Laws Take Effect in 2018?

More than 700 bills have been sent to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk for approval as of the adjournment of the 2017 California Legislature on September 15. A handful of those were signed, including two that will affect employers starting in 2018. The first, Senate Bill (SB) 63, m...

Jul

The Intersection of Religious Freedom and Discrimination in Employment

Aimee Stephens worked in a funeral home in Michigan for six years before she was fired. Why? Because, having presented as a man for six years, she finally spoke to her boss about her desire to transition to female. Two weeks later, she was fired. The Equal Employment Opportu...

Jul

Oracle: A Culture of Pay Discrimination?

A lawsuit has been filed against Oracle, a computer technology corporation, alleging pay discrimination. Three female employees are seeking class-action status to represent all women at Oracle. The lawsuits state that Oracle paid female employees less than male employees for...

Jul

Are “Ban the Box” Laws Discriminatory?

“Ban the Box” rules forbid employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal record on applications. These rules are meant to protect prospective employees from discrimination based on criminal history. However, some are saying that Ban the Box just trades one form of discri...

Jul

New California Employment Law Could Protect Women Who Use Birth Control

A new bill passed in September will make it so that employers cannot take action against workers that make reproductive health decisions the employers disagree with. The bill, the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act (RHNDA), protects workers who elect to use birth contr...

Jul

Are Strength Tests for Jobs Discriminatory?

Is the use of strength tests for employment tantamount to sex discrimination? You’ve probably seen something along the lines of “must be able to lift 25 pounds” on a job posting before. Now, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is raising concerns about strengt...

Jul

Are Transgender Workers Protected from Work Discrimination?

What are your rights as a transgender employee in California? Meghan Frederick, a 53-year-old correctional officer at a Sacramento prison, recently filed a lawsuit against her employer. She has accused the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of discrimina...

Jul

Guess Which Restaurant is Being Sued for Discrimination Again?

Not one week has gone by since our last blog on Chipotle, yet, another lawsuit has been filed against the restraint chain alleging discrimination. A former worker has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles Chipotle for racial discrimination, retaliation, workplace harassment...

Jul

GrubHub Says It Is Not a Food Delivery Company – Are Workers Suffering?

When you think of food delivery, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, the answer is probably pizza, or Chinese food. But ever since the rise of the Internet, other companies have jumped into the delivery game, including the online giant GrubHub. GrubHub descri...

Jul

Fox News Eric Bolling is Out Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Eric Bolling, host of “Fox News Specialists,” has been fired after allegations of sexual harassment. He was suspended on August 5, but his departure from the network was announced on September 8. 21 Century Fox has been the subject of a series of sexual harassment accusation...

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