A charter school teacher in South Carolina recently won her wrongful termination claim, which had been appealed by the school all the way to the state supreme court. The case of McNaughton v. Charleston Charter School is relevant to workers here in California because just like here, South Carolina is…
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Fired Black Editor Sues People Magazine for Discrimination
Discriminatory practices in the workplace can impact the lowest paid minimum wage workers to high paid executives. There have been cases of discrimination in every industry, from manufacturing to law firms. Earlier this year, a black editor of People Magazine filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination. According to the complaint, the…
Unpaid Interns and Volunteers Covered by FEHA in 2015
California law will now give unpaid interns and volunteers a number of the same legal protections as regular employees. Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry, disabilities, sex, gender, age sexual orientation, or gender expression.…
Joint Liability for Businesses and Contract Vendors in 2015
One of the reasons that using third-party vendors and other staffing companies is attractive to businesses, is that they were able to shift legal responsibilities elsewhere. Needing manpower didn’t require concern for worker protections, including workers’ compensation, proper training, or other benefits. Businesses were able to quickly and efficiently get…
2015 California Laws and Employee Protections
Every year, California businesses need to learn and adjust to new employment and labor laws and regulations. As the end of 2014 draws near, corporations and small-businesses alike will be shifting gears to implement new policies in accordance with California laws slated to go into effect in 2015. In addition…
LinkedIn and the Rise of “Big Data” Discrimination Cases
The use of social networking websites, contact sharing, and data collection on the internet, unscrupulous companies should be aware of the potential liabilities that come with using big data. LinkedIn, the well-known professional social networking site, is facing a federal class action lawsuit for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act…
Settlement in Foreign-Born Worker Discrimination Lawsuit
Worker discrimination comes in many forms, including adverse employment action, disparate treatment, and other illegal and unlawful employer activities. In a recent case, the Justice Department has announced that it reached a settlement with a San Francisco bakery involving discrimination against foreign-born workers. According to the compliant, the bakery was…
EEOC Settles Genetic Discrimination Case in CA
The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) prevents employers from discriminating against employees or potential employees based on their genetic or family medical history. In a recent case, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission settled a class action for $187,000 with a California seed and fertilizer operation for refusing to hire applicants…
Warner Brothers Class-Action: Rights of Unpaid Interns
Nationwide, unpaid internship arrangements have been scrutinized for low wages and potential violations of state and federal labor laws. While some claim that the legal scrutiny of unpaid internships is putting programs and opportunities at risk, other worker rights advocacy groups see the internships as a way to squeeze cheap…
Mozilla CEO’s Termination: What Does CA Employment Law Say?
Brendan Eich was named the CEO of Mozilla, a company he had been involved with since its conception. Shortly after he took the position, however, he was forced to resign. The reason for this was public outcry over a political donation that he made six years ago. In 2008, Eich…