Category: Firm News

Reviewing age discrimination in California

Posted in Firm News,Workplace Discrimination on January 20, 2017

Each day, prospective workers apply for jobs and are rejected solely because of their age. For those who are subjected to age discrimination firsthand, a variety of challenges may turn their lives upside down. For example, a job applicant who is discriminated against may not receive consideration for a position they are fully qualified for, while… read more

What can I do if I suspect that I am being sexually harassed?

Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on January 18, 2017

In workplaces across Los Angeles, what appears to be friendly or interesting banter and innocent gestures may actually be sexual harassment. This type of discrimination was outlawed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To better understand if you are being sexually harassed, you must know what it is. Types of sexual harassment Sexual harassment… read more

Knowing what qualifies as sexual harassment

Posted in Firm News,Sexual Harassment on January 16, 2017

When it comes to problems in the workplace in California, one of the most dangerous issues is sexual harassment. Often, accounts of sexual harassment go unreported because the victim either feels scared of retaliation or is not aware that their situation will qualify. The American Association of University Women has detailed the different ways that harassment can… read more

How will the legalization of recreational marijuana affect California employment?

Posted in Firm News,Wrongful Termination on December 21, 2016

Residents of Maine, Nevada, Massachusetts and California made history last month when they voted to join the ranks of Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Colorado by legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Once the initial shock — and, in some circles, elation — of these pro-marijuana victories wore off, however, many questions understandably started to arise among… read more

DOL urging retail workers to watch for wage violations during holidays

Posted in Firm News,Wage & Hour Laws on December 18, 2016

With the holiday season in full swing — and the Christmas holiday just one week away — it’s safe to assume that both traditional brick and mortar establishments and online retailers will be enjoying solids sales, particularly from last-minute shoppers. Indeed, many businesses will undoubtedly be offering special sales in the days ahead in an… read more

Change to California wage and hour law coming in 2017

Posted in Firm News,Wage & Hour Laws on December 16, 2016

Like its Federal counterpart, California law protects workers in the State of California to ensure that certain non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours a week are fairly compensated for overtime hours. However, the legal requirements under Federal law and California law regarding overtime can be slightly different. In addition, beginning in 2017, new changes to wage and… read more