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GINA protects your genetic data from discriminatory uses

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Last Modified on Dec 26, 2025

Without question, California employers have the right and responsibility to perform background checks on potential employees. Employers can check a variety of sources for information, including readily accessible public records. However, employers should not use any resource in an attempt to breach a person’s medical privacy in…

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McDonald’s employees allege wage theft in San Diego protest

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Last Modified on Aug 31, 2026

Working in the fast food industry can be very demanding. Fast food employees must perform their duties in a quick and friendly manner. They are hard workers just like any other workers in California. Most importantly from a legal perspective, fast food workers are employees.…

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Other States follow California in Whistleblower Protections

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Last Modified on Feb 04, 2026

It’s no secret that when you bring to light the things that aren’t being done right in a government workplace, or any workplace for that matter, there can be consequences. For some people, doing the right thing has meant putting their jobs on the line.…

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California Employee files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

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Last Modified on Feb 04, 2026

An employee in California has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his employer, Oracle Corp, for violating federal and California labor laws. The lawsuit alleges that the employee was fired due to his national origin. It also alleges that the company retaliated against the employee…

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California bill aims to protect unpaid interns from harassment

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Last Modified on Feb 04, 2026

Right now, unpaid interns in California are not legally protected from workplace discrimination and harassment. This is because unpaid interns are non-employees so these protections do not apply to these employees. However, this may soon change if a California legislator has any say. A legislator…

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