LGBTQ rights have been a big topic in the national news this year. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlaws sexual discrimination in the workplace, does cover gay or transgender people, even though it does not...
Blog articles abound on the so-called "average" settlement value of wrongful termination cases. They go like this: According to...
Francoise Brougher, former Chief Operating Officer at Pinterest, has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of Gender Discrimination, Retaliation, And Wrongful Termination. The lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court, begins: Even at the very top ranks...
Rapist Harvey Weinstein apparently has a wrongful termination case he wants to arbitrate. Gee, what a surprise he’s not looking for a jury
We have seen a significant rise in wrongful terminations during this period, including terminations related to COVID-19, in the areas of disability discrimination, medical leave rights, whistleblower/workplace safety issues, and unlawful decisions in the selection of employees for layoff.
Do you believe that you were discriminated against on the job? This can happen in many different ways and for many different reasons. For instance, the discrimination could be based on your gender, race, age or something else entirely. It could also have many...
High-profile lawsuits often cast light on sexual misconduct and empower everyday workers to pursue their rights. Late last month, a federal appeals court interpreted California law and reinstated actress Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment lawsuit against powerful movie...
It is illegal to discriminate against pregnant or disabled employees, even if the employer believes it is protecting these workers. If you have been the victim of a wrongful termination related to COVID-19, consult an employment law attorney without delay.
Workplace discrimination is an ongoing problem in California and across the U.S. This continues to happen despite increased attention paid to the problem. Researchers assess such issues as gender pay gaps and equality in the workplace to gauge its frequency and find...
The steps to recovery in a wrongful termination case involve intake of the facts, collection of the documents, preparation of a lawsuit, litigating the case, attempting to settle, and going to trial.