Employment laws and regulations are intended to protect all workers, from low-paying employees to executives. In some cases, higher-wage or salary employees, or commissioned employees, can be exempted from certain legal requirements. In a recent California case, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that clarifies some complexities related to…
After the recent events in Ferguson, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are being forced to examine internal practices and policies that may be prejudicial. Discrimination in officer hiring could play into police brutality, racial profiling, and other complications involving discrimination by law enforcement. According to a recent analysis…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidelines for employers to prevent pregnancy discrimination. According to the agency, pregnancy discrimination claims are on the rise and lawsuits continue to be filed against employers who are in violation of federal labor laws. The Washington Post reports that the EEOC has…
Some job descriptions are more complicated when it comes to wage and hour law; however, every company is responsible for ensuring compliance. In a recent case, truck drivers who worked for Anheuser-Busch are filing a lawsuit alleging that the brewing company discouraged employees from taking breaks for meals or rest.…
In the age of the Internet and Smartphones, more companies are allowing their employees to telecommute, in a coffee shop, from home, or even from the beach. The flexibility of telecommuting has proven to be a generous perk for employees as well as for independent contractors and freelancers. With all…
Sexual harassment claims will often go through a settlement process before they ultimately end up in court. In some cases, plaintiffs and defendants will go through multiple rounds of litigation until the case is resolved, either through settlement, verdict, or in the event of a dismissal. According to Courthouse News, …
Officials have approved a $75,000 settlement to be paid to a Los Angeles City staffer who worked for Councilman Mitch Englander. According to reports, the staffer worked in the office from February 2012 through April 2013. The complaint alleges that the Councilman made aggressively sexual and crude comments to the…
Older applicants seeking employment in the downtrodden economy may be up against a large-scale and more pressing setback—age discrimination. Evidence of age discrimination has been seen in a range of industries, including manufacturing and technology. There is also a rising trend of age discrimination in academia, higher education and university…
Sexual harassment claims may arise in the public or private sector, stemming from inappropriate behavior in restaurants, the business environment, or even in a political office. According to reports, ex San-Diego Mayor Bob Filner is facing another sexual harassment lawsuit even since he has resigned from office. A complaint has…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a retaliation lawsuit against a manufacturer based in Chino, alleging unlawful action against two employees. According to reports, the manufacturing company agreed to pay $92,500 to settle the retaliation claim. The EEOC prohibits discrimination and will take action against liable employers in…