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Former San Diego mayor faces new sex harassment allegations

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Last Modified on Mar 01, 2023

On Aug. 15, another woman filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner who resigned in August 2013 after several other women accused him of sexually harassing them. Following his resignation, the man pleaded guilty to one felony and two misdemeanor…

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Food Lion faces religious discrimination lawsuit

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Last Modified on Jan 26, 2023

California shoppers who have heard of Food Lion might find it interesting that the supermarket chain faces a religious discrimination lawsuit in North Carolina, where the company was founded. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the complaint on Aug. 20 after a Jehovah’s Witness was…

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New Executive Order seeks to ban contracts from violators

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Last Modified on Mar 01, 2023

A new executive order signed by President Barack Obama may have a significant impact on federal contractors in California and other locations throughout the United States. The order will require contractors to disclose violations of labor laws when they submit bids for federal contracts. The ‘Fair Pay…

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LinkedIn pays $5.8 million in overtime back wages, damages

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Last Modified on Mar 01, 2023

LinkedIn, a social network for professionals, has paid $5.8 million to former and current employees at its offices in California, New York, Illinois and Nebraska. The payment includes more than $2.5 million for damages and more than $3.3 million for overtime back wages for 359…

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Target employee sues over alleged race, disability discrimination

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Last Modified on Jan 26, 2023

California residents who shop at Target might be interested in a lawsuit recently filed that alleges discrimination against a disabled worker. A long-time employee is suing Target Corporation for workplace discrimination based on his race and disabilities. The man claims that he suffered harassment and lost his…

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