A recent report has exposed the myriad abuses committed against Indian high-tech workers employed by American companies. According to The Guardian, brokers have “hijacked” the professional visa program, creating a system of “bondage” resulting in wage theft and other abuses against Indian workers. Many workers who have quit or tried…
Non-English speaking Americans and immigrants may face a host of difficulties when seeking jobs, obtaining employment, or when filing complaints or claims related to discrimination. According to local reports, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has finally ended a policy that prohibited non-English speakers from filing claims. The…
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 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…
The numerical value of a settlement or verdict in a discrimination lawsuit can vary widely. Damages will often incorporate lost wages, emotional distress, and other personal or financial losses related to the discrimination. In one recent case, a Santa Barbara jury awarded a plaintiff from Ecuador $1.13 million in his…
Discrimination claims can arise in any industry or career field—even in businesses where leaders should know and follow the law. In a recent case, a law clerk who worked for a Los Angeles personal injury law firm filed a discrimination claim alleging racial and sexual orientation discrimination. The law firm…
Employees are often forced to take legal action after they have been abused and exploited—many times in more than one way. In a lawsuit that was filed in May, a Chipotle manager is taking on the national chain for alleged abuses including racial discrimination and wage and hour violations. The…
Discrimination cases can be complicated and victims may not know what steps to take to protect their rights. A Chapman University professor has succeeded in recovering a settlement over allegations of racial discrimination. According to reports, the university agreed to pay $75,000 to the professor who claimed she was denied…
California could set race discrimination laws back significantly if a new bill is passed. The proposed bill is Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA 5) would overturn the previously passed initiative known as Proposition 209. Proposition 209 was said to abolish discrimination in public education. Opponents of the measure state that…
In the president’s budget for fiscal year 2015 he has promised that more money will be invested in the training of federal employees. The goal is to provide more and better training so that workers can improve upon existing skills. Our Costa Mesa employment lawyers know this decision may help…