Many eligible, full-time employees in the United States have access to benefits such as health and dental insurance, as well as paid time off. Employees in California and across the country also have federal and state laws to protect them and allow coverage...
Advocating For California Employee Rights
Month: December 2017
Mutual Fund giant accused of sex discrimination
Discrimination based on a person’s sex is illegal. This is not a new law. This is a law that was developed on the national level back in 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifically states that employers cannot discriminate against an applicant...
Women allegedly faces retaliation for reporting harassment
Modern employees can face a unique set of challenges and difficulties in offices and workplaces around the country. Things like harassment and discrimination can have profound affects on the livelihood as well as the mental and physical...
Judge dismisses Google gender discrimination suit – for now
Three female former employees of Google filed a class action lawsuit against the company for discrimination against women in pay and promotions. They claimed Google pays women less for similar work as their male counterparts and for purposely assigning jobs to female...
Nurse’s termination the result of alleged retaliation
A good moral compass is very beneficial in all walks of life. A person should never be punished for doing the right thing, especially in the workplace. However, many workers in California and around the country will experience retaliation for doing morally...
Ex-CEO allegedly faced retaliation for taking medical leave
Working full time in the United States means employees are entitled to certain benefits on top of pay. One of these benefits, the Family and Medical Leave Act, entitles eligible employees an extended time off from work if they have a medical condition that requires...