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…
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) submits an annual report every year showing the trends in discrimination cases. The DFEH enforces the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Ralph Civil Rights Act. Reviewing the DFEH’s annual report shows the trends that…
Employers may offer severance packages to employees upon termination or layoff, sometimes in exchange for an employee waiving any claims or liability against the employer. In the past, these severance packages frequently included payment of one or more months of COBRA. COBRA allows an employee to stay on an employer’s…
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently released a report regarding discrimination trends. An experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of discrimination in employment or housing. California employers likely know the serious nature of discrimination claims and how they…
Although the United States may be further along in some aspects of employee rights, the United States does not protect its temporary workers as well as some other countries. Our employment lawyers in Orange County know the United States doesn’t have the most beneficial employment laws for temporary employees and…
Although overall employment discrimination claims have fallen slightly in the private sector during 2013 there has also been an uptick in a number of individual areas. Our employment lawyers in Orange County are fully aware that sometimes overall statistics can be misleading. And, at a time when employment discrimination complaints…
A federal agency that represents workers filed a complaint in January, accusing Wal-Mart of retaliating against protesting employees. Our Los Angeles employment lawyers know that large employers sometimes feel they are above the law. Some may ignore it completely. The National Labor Relations Board, an agency that polices employers across…
As the court system makes various rulings with regard to workplace discrimination potential plaintiffs and their lawyers are forced to adjust the way they approach cases. In 2011, the United States Supreme Court made it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring successful class-action workplace discrimination lawsuits. However, there are other…
A Federal Law known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protects the civilian job benefits and rights of members of Reserve components and veterans. A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you determine if you have a case for employment discrimination based on…
As workers in California experience many changes, one such positive change is an increase in the minimum wage. By this summer the minimum wage in California will increase by one dollar. Our employment lawyers in Orange County are aware that many individuals are struggling to make ends meet when their…