How California Law Protects You If You Sue Your Employer It’s unpleasant to consider suing your employer, but sometimes you have no other recourse. Some employees may hesitate before pursing legal action because they fear the process, length of a lawsuit, retaliation from their employer, and how the lawsuit could impact employment with other companies….
California Legislature Votes Increase Minimum Wage To $15 By 2022 On March 31st, the California Legislature passed a measure that would raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2022. The bill, which Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign, would would increase the California minimum wage from the current $10.00 to $10.50 on Jan. 1, 2017, then to $11.00…
U.S. Women’s Soccer Players’ Wage Discrimination Complaint: Women Players Paid Only 25% Of Male Players Despite Generating More Revenue Five prominent members of the U.S. women’s soccer team have filed a wage discrimination complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint is based on the disparity in…
Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles Files Bankruptcy After Getting Hit With A Seven-Figure Verdict For Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation The iconic Southern California soul food restaurant, Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles, filed bankruptcy on March 29, 2016. The filing comes on the heels of a $1,661,800 verdict in a lawsuit by a former employee alleging (among other things) wrongful…
I’m Being Sexually Harassed At Work! What Should I Do? First of all, you should understand that only some kinds of harassment are illegal. Being a jerk is not against the law even if the jerk is your boss or co-worker. Generally, a boss can “harass” an employee for any reason, so long as its…
How An Employer May Try To Avoid Paying Employees Overtime Employees work hard and spend many hours away from their loved ones at the service of an employer. Even if the employee enjoys the work, they deserve appropriate compensation for their time. Often, an employer will use different tactics to avoid paying an employee overtime wages. Eligibility…
Why You Should Talk To A Lawyer Before Signing Termination Paperwork Leaving a job is not always easy. If a company is forcing a termination on an employee, it can be even worse. While it is important to remain calm and act in a professional manner, employees do not have to cooperate with every demand of the…
