by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 30, 2014 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
Two San Joaquin County employees have filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming a colleague was allowed to repeatedly sexually harass them while supervisors did nothing. The suit also alleges the employees were retaliated against when they complained of the...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 23, 2014 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
A bill to protect unpaid interns from sexual harassment was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Sept. 9. The bill expands upon Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and makes California the third state in the nation to provide this type of protection. Inspiration for...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 18, 2014 | Firm News, Workplace Discrimination
Federal and state labor laws prohibit discrimination against persons of certain groups or conditions in all areas of employment. Applicants and employees are protected from unfair and unreasonable workplace treatment. Additionally, employees are also afforded...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 10, 2014 | Firm News, Wage & Hour Laws
Attorneys for the Oakland football team, the Raiders, and its cheerleading squad, the Raiderettes, announced a proposed settlement to a lawsuit accusing the team of paying less than minimum wage. The parties will seek the judge’s preliminary approval on Sept....
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Sep 5, 2014 | Firm News, Wage & Hour Laws
California employees may be interested in the latest legal success of thousands of drivers that could result in compensation for several employment violations. The court found that the drivers had been improperly classified as exempt from employment protections. On...
