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Target employee sues over alleged race, disability discrimination
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…
Improved protections for workers who are pregnant
Women in California may have concerns about how pregnancies will affect their careers. Relevant policies, last updated in 1982, have received a new update by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The latest changes are designed to clarify that it is illegal to harass or discriminate…
Female California executive sued for sexual harassment
Multiple male high-tech executives in California have been making the news recently on account of allegations of misconduct or sexual harassment charges that have been filed against them. The technology industry is heavily male dominated, and the accusations being alleged against males in the business…
Startup sued by former VP over sexual harassment claims
California employees may be interested in the story of one woman who is taking her former employer to court over allegations of sexual harassment. The woman joins others in her industry who have recently alleged similar treatment at the hands of their employers. On June…
New farm bill may benefit female farmworkers
Many California residents understand that farm work is one of the most dangerous jobs available. Exposure to pesticides is one of the primary risks, but for female farmworkers, unwanted sexual advances, verbal abuse, and even rape are all threats when working in the fields. According to…
President Obama signing order to prohibit discrimination
California LGBT employees and other employees throughout the country may be receiving some additionally recognized rights, thanks to a new executive order that is slated for President Obama’s signature. The new order will prohibit federal contractors from discrimination against individuals due to their sexual orientation or gender…
Proposed law would add legal protection for temp workers
Temporary workers and subcontractors in California will receive new legal protections if a bill proposed on May 30 is adopted. Labor leaders say that many large companies avoid their responsibilities under California law by hiring their workers indirectly through temporary agencies or smaller entities. This…
California state senate passes minimum wage bill
The California state Senate narrowly approved a measure on May 29 that calls for the minimum wage in the state to rise to $13 an hour by 2017. Republicans argued strongly that raising minimum wage levels would discourage businesses from creating jobs in California and…
Single mother wants pay protections for women during pregnancy
A single mother’s life is one of many roles. She must be able use a firm hand to guide and gentle hand to heal. On top of this, she is frequently the primary or even sole breadwinner in her family’s household. Certainly many single mothers…
Company limits employee options for age discrimination claims
As Californians live through these unstable economic times, it is cold comfort to realize that most of us are sharing similar anxieties. Very few people are immune to the threat of sudden unemployment. But, perhaps the most vulnerable among us are those who have been…
California labor commissioner raising awareness of wage theft
The office of the California Labor Commissioner recognizes that when employers fail to pay employees their due wages, a negative impact is made upon the employees and their families. Federal and state employment laws exist in part to help ensure workers receive payment for their labor. To…
San Diego police detective alleges sexual harassment in lawsuit
Being a police officer in California is a challenging career under any set of circumstances. Police must depend on the support of their fellow officers in order to do their jobs safely and effectively. But should an officer be subjected to a hostile work environment, his…
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