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…
The federal minimum wage is set at $7.25 per hour and likely will stay that way for the foreseeable future as the Senate failed to pass a bill to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. While the federal government may not act any time soon to boost the…
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…
Paid sick days and paid leave are the dream of many employees. California provides paid family leave and has since 2002. However, there is no federal requirement for any type of paid leave and many workers are without the ability to take a day off from work with pay when…
Boeing is shifting jobs to California, which should be good news for workers. However, individuals living in California don’t want just any jobs- they want good, secure jobs with employers who treat them right and who do not engage in discriminatory behavior. Unfortunately, accusations are being made that suggest Boeing…
In California, it is illegal for employers to refuse to provide “reasonable accommodation” for employee conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. If an employee requests reasonable accommodations upon the advice of a healthcare provider, the employer must act. Unfortunately, while the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is supposed to ensure that pregnant…
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…
In a recent move the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that it will increase its focus on Religious Discrimination. Our employment lawyers in Los Angeles know that workers are experiencing religious based discrimination on a daily basis. California workers are likely familiar with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…
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…
The administration is calling for an end to LBGT discrimination at the federal level. The administration, particularly Vice President Joe Biden, is calling for an end to workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and what you should…