by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 30, 2015 | Firm News, Wage & Hour Laws
California football fans may be interested in the ongoing legal battle between the Oakland Raiders organization and their cheerleaders. The cheerleaders, called the Raiderettes, had filed a lawsuit against the franchise over wages, which resulted in a settlement of...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 22, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
A man who worked for AutoZone in its Chula Vista store in 2010 is suing his former employer for sexual harassment. The man claims that his male supervisor slapped him on the buttocks and would not stop after he told the supervisor that the touching made him feel...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 14, 2015 | Firm News, Sexual Harassment
California employees at American Apparel may have additional protection from unsolicited attention by managers. Shortly after firing its chief executive and founder, the company filed an intent with the Securities and Exchange Commission to overhaul its code of...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 8, 2015 | Firm News, Wage & Hour Laws
Many hard-working employees in California find a respite in their daily grind during lunchtime, when obligations come to pause and one’s well-being becomes the primary focus. Indeed, state law mandates that employers provide a meal break no shorter than 30...
by Law Office of Frank S. Clowney, III | Jan 2, 2015 | Firm News, Workplace Discrimination
The Fair Employment and Housing Act is California’s non-discrimination statute. Tracking closely with and sometimes expanding upon the provisions of federal civil rights laws, FEHA prohibits discrimination in employment and housing based on a person’s...
