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California port driver’s wage and hour case could be one of many
Drivers hauling containers back and forth from the port of San Diego might find a pair of recently filed class action lawsuits of great personal interest. A former port driver is suing two Southern California transport companies over an issue that is important to more…
Workplace discrimination suit halted in Petaluma
A judge in Sonoma County recently sustained challenges to a discrimination case filed against GC Micro, a company based in Petaluma. The suit filed by an ex-employee charged that the CEO of GC Micro engaged in discriminatory practices based on the employee’s sexual orientation. The…
City of San Diego settles with sexual harassment victims
San Diegans will no doubt share a collective sense of relief when stories about the rampant indiscretions perpetrated by the city’s former mayor Bob Filner finally cease. Since accusations of Filner’s misconduct broke last year, a litany of reports recounting examples of inappropriate behavior and…
Ballplayers file wage-related suit in California court
To a Padres fan watching a game at San Diego’s Petco Park, the life of a ballplayer can appear conjured from the imagination of a 13-year-old little leaguer. Playing a game they love in front of admiring spectators, major league baseball players often receive astounding…
Proposed California bill looking to address caregiver rights
San Diego residents who provide care for family members can find themselves in conflict with employers who balk at giving employees needed time off. The Family Medical Leave Act is a federally enforced law protecting workers from discrimination based on their status as caregivers. Understanding workplace…
San Diego maintenance worker claims age discrimination in lawsuit
San Diego’s most experienced workers should be among its most valued workers. Older workers often possess the ability to spot problems needing correction. Organizations should welcome the opinions offered by those demonstrating dedication and commitment to doing a job well. Unfortunately, sometimes constructive criticism is…
Other States follow California in Whistleblower Protections
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.…
California Employee files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
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…
Job discrimination claims drop but problem still persists
It’s a fact across the nation that no matter how many rules and regulations that exist, there will always be someone around to break them. This is certainly the case with employment law, which residents here in California and our frequent readers see on a…
What is sexual harassment and what can you do about it?
Sexual harassment, as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, is "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature" used for employment decisions or creating a hostile work environment. If you are a victim, you should…
California bill aims to protect unpaid interns from harassment
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…
Religious Discrimination suit filed against McDonald’s
A religious discrimination lawsuit was filed against McDonald's by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a Muslim employee. The employee, a crew trainer, wanted to grow a beard for religious reasons but was denied permission by his employer, leading him to quit. The…
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