As baby boomers approach their retirement years, and a significant number of workers enter middle-age, an increasing amount of age discrimination cases have been cropping up in California and nationwide. In a recent case against the San Francisco police department, the Ninth Circuit has ruled that a class of over-40…
Employers are responsible for counteracting sexual harassment in the workplace through preventative measures and disciplinary policies. In the event that harassment creates a hostile work environment, employers can be held liable. In a recent California case, a Catholic School teacher is bringing a lawsuit against a school alleging that students…
In violation of state labor regulations, Rite-Aid is facing a class-action lawsuit for failing to provide its cashiers with seats. Though the trial court initially decertified the class of employees, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has reopened the case, reversing the previous decertification erroneous for considering merits of claim…
Age discrimination is illegal in the workplace, but still impacts a significant portion of the labor force. New research shows that individuals who suffer from age discrimination may be at risk of more than just their employment status. According to a study conducted by the Florida State College of Medicine,…
Employment legal disputes can often invoke a class-action if there is more than one plaintiff injured by similar facts and circumstances. Employees who have suffered from discriminatory practices or policies will often take collective legal action against their employer. This is common in the event of wage and hour disputes.…
Some industries and professions leave women more susceptible to sexual harassment, even violence in the workplace. Now, legislators and female workers in the agricultural industry are working together to stop the sexual harassment of farm workers in California. According to reports, women who work in fields and packaging plants are…
Nationwide, cities, states, and even the federal government are considering and passing minimum wage hikes to protect low-wage workers and to meet contemporary financial needs. Though California’s minimum wage is slated to go up in July, other legislators are considering more aggressive hikes to support California workers. During an interview…
Workplace discrimination continues to impact the LGBT community in California and nationwide. Despite intolerance, hostile work environments, and other discriminatory practices, sexual preference is not a protected class. According to the Huffington Post, Vice President Joe Biden believes that President Obama should use his executive authority to ban workplace discrimination…
Pregnancy discrimination continues to threaten the security, position, and rights of women in the workforce. A class-action discrimination lawsuit has been filed against the large retailer, Pier-One Imports after a plaintiff was forced into maternity leave before her due date. California labor law protects women from such discrimination; however, not…
Businesses, especially large corporations, have been gradually using more temporary workers to reduce wage liabilities and evade other regulatory and compliance measures. Another growing trend is the use of ‘perma-temp’ workers or long-term temporary workers managed by staffing agencies rather than direct employers. These workers are often found on farms,…