For the first time in nearly two decades, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised its guidance on the issue of workplace retaliation. This is an important issue because retaliation is the most frequently-alleged basis of discrimination in federal lawsuits. It occurs when an employer fires, demotes, harasses…
There has been a lot of news lately about the employment status of ride-sharing drivers for services such as Uber and Lyft. The issue is whether these workers are employees or independent contractors. If they are classified as independent contractors, they are not entitled to benefits and overtime pay. For obvious…
During the nearly completed primary season and prior to the upcoming presidential election, we have been hearing a lot about what the federal minimum wage should be and what other benefits should be provided to every employee across the country. Regardless of what ultimately happens with the federal election, Los…
About a year ago, the owners of several high-end restaurants in California and New York decided that they would institute a strict “no tipping” policy for all restaurant employees and instead pay the servers and other workers a higher hourly wage. This no tipping model was created as a way…
When we think of an electric car, several economy models like the Chevrolet Volt, the Nissan Leaf, or Toyota Prius might come to mind. However, for those looking for a higher end luxury or sport model electric car, a Tesla might be a better option. Two of these new model…
According to a recent news feature from the Los Angeles Times, SuperShuttle has filed a lawsuit in California to get all of its many drivers classified as independent contractors. There are a variety of reasons for this, but it is primarily because company leaders do not want to have to…
Every time we go into a retail establishment we see workers standing at the register. There is no real reason that these workers can’t be sitting in a chair other than due to the fact that they have always been required to stand. However, just because it has always been…
Most everyone in the U.S. has eaten at a McDonald’s restaurant at least once in their life. While most are aware that many fast food locations are franchises, they probably have not given much thought to how that works. While a portion of the locations are company owned, meaning they are owned,…
Over the past few years, we have seen a lot of job growth in California, including the greater Los Angeles area. A recent news article from the Los Angeles Times suggests that we will continue to experience significant job growth as the economy continues to improve, but that growth will…
Companies need to be aware of areas where the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is cracking down. As Business.com explains, the EEOC is “notorious” for initiating court action against employers, sometimes over more minor infractions. Employers should be aware of specific areas where EEOC is focusing its attention, and tracking litigation…