San Francisco supervisor axes municipal contracts with North Carolina
Recent developments in anti-LGBT legislation in North Carolina have strained the state’s relationships with other regions that do not agree share those values. Here in San Francisco, Supervisor Scott Wiener has begun proceedings to halt all of the...
Employers know ways to avoid wrongful termination accusations
Many employers in California act with integrity when it comes to hiring and firing workers. However, there are some who may abuse the system to protect themselves from wrongful termination claims. While claiming to work within the law, some managers may be building...
Complaints of workplace discrimination cost pregnant woman’s job
Discrimination against a pregnant woman is not uncommon in the workplace. A conductor of a symphony production claims she was fired from her job because she complained about workplace discrimination that occurred during her second pregnancy. The California woman's...
California sexual harassment cases bring training under scrutiny
Some California universities have redoubled efforts at anti-harassment training following recent scandals. New studies show, however, that mandated training is not effective in preventing sexual misconduct, and that it seems to protect the business but not the...
California wrongful termination investigation leads to fines
The loss of a job can be devastating for a California worker and his or her family. Often there are signs that layoffs are impending or that one's job performance is in question, but sometimes the termination comes without warning leaving no time to prepare. When it...
Night-shift cleaners in California fight sexual harassment
Working alone at night may make anyone vulnerable to many hazards. One group of people who often work alone are night-shift janitors. A woman janitor working alone at night may also have to fear sexual harassment or assault as well as other dangers. A group of women...
California caregivers challenge workplace discrimination
At some point in nearly everyone's life, he or she will have to care for someone else. Whether it is a child, an elderly parent or a sick spouse, caring for others is a part of life. Unfortunately, the number of cases in California involving workplace discrimination...
Does my firing qualify as wrongful termination?
When you are fired from a job, it is easy to immediately think that somehow, someway your employer terminated you without just cause. On the one hand, you may be right. There are many ways that a company can open itself up to liability when they fire an employee. On...
HBO film highlights Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill
For all you HBO subscribers out there, and even for those who aren't, you likely have seen ads for the movie "Confirmation" which chronicles the 1991 U.S. Supreme Court nomination -- and subsequent sexual harassment controversy -- of Clarence Thomas. Before he...
Members of U.S. Women’s team sue federation for uneven pay
As many people have likely heard, the U.S. Women's national soccer team has had a contentious relationship with their governing body, U.S. Soccer. Yesterday, a few members of the women's team filed a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer for wage discrimination. Alex Morgan,...
