Sexual harassment claims will often go through a settlement process before they ultimately end up in court. In some cases, plaintiffs and defendants will go through multiple rounds of litigation until the case is resolved, either through settlement, verdict, or in the event of a dismissal. According to Courthouse News, …
Officials have approved a $75,000 settlement to be paid to a Los Angeles City staffer who worked for Councilman Mitch Englander. According to reports, the staffer worked in the office from February 2012 through April 2013. The complaint alleges that the Councilman made aggressively sexual and crude comments to the…
Older applicants seeking employment in the downtrodden economy may be up against a large-scale and more pressing setback—age discrimination. Evidence of age discrimination has been seen in a range of industries, including manufacturing and technology. There is also a rising trend of age discrimination in academia, higher education and university…
Sexual harassment claims may arise in the public or private sector, stemming from inappropriate behavior in restaurants, the business environment, or even in a political office. According to reports, ex San-Diego Mayor Bob Filner is facing another sexual harassment lawsuit even since he has resigned from office. A complaint has…
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…
It can take months, years, even decades for an employment lawsuit to come to fruition and get resolved. There are many different reasons. In some cases, an employee will put up with misconduct or violations until they are terminated. Some cases require intensive investigations and an extended discovery process. Other…
Title IV of the Civil Rights Act prohibits private companies from discrimination based on religious practices. While we often hear about discrimination based on race, national origin, or gender, cases less common are based on religious discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Food…
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…
Under federal law, employees are entitled to breaks for meals and rest. Overtime payments are also required when an employee is required to work more than a standard 40-hour week, unless that employee is classified as “exempt.” In the event that a company is in violation of state or federal…
Women who enter male-dominated professions can often be targets of sexual harassment. While internal policies may educate and inform employees about the definitions of sexual harassment or even have reporting instructions, harassment often turns the workplace into a hostile environment. According to reports a Petaluma Fire Department employee suffered ongoing…