We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Recently we discussed California’s new recognition of “intersectional” workplace discrimination in the law. This refers to discrimination based on an employee’s inclusion in more than one protected class. By employees being able to claim intersectional discrimination,...
California’s workplace discrimination laws are considered some of the most comprehensive in the nation. In addition to recognizing common protected classes or categories like age, race, gender, religion, disability and sexual orientation, state law also protects...
In recent years, public awareness about “forever chemicals” has surged. Alongside this, there is a growing wave of consumer class action lawsuits targeting the corporations responsible for exposing the public to these toxic substances. Forever chemicals are a group of...
Experiencing discrimination at work can be overwhelming and emotionally damaging, leaving you uncertain about your rights and available options. Whether you're facing unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or disability, understanding employment discrimination...
Scammers are becoming increasingly creative, exploiting every possible loophole to trick unsuspecting consumers. One of the most common tools in their arsenal? Gift cards. Gift cards were designed as a convenient way to give and receive money. Unfortunately, many...
Many people associate appeals with criminal proceedings. High-profile appeals cases often involve individuals wrongfully convicted of criminal offenses. However, appeals are also common after civil court trials. People who litigate personal injury, business or...
Pregnancy should be a time of excitement, not anxiety about your job. Yet, many workers in California quietly face unfair treatment at work simply because they are expecting a child. Pregnancy discrimination happens more often than people think, and it does not always...
Becoming a parent is a life-changing moment, and it is a time when financial worries can begin to creep in. California has significant protections for new parents, including paid family leave benefits. The issue that many families have faced is that they can’t apply...
California has protections for workers that aren’t available on a federal level, and many other states don’t have requirements that are equal to the ones in this state. One notable right of workers here is being able to take meal periods and rest breaks during their...
All across the nation, labor rights are under attack. But here in California the fight continues against mega-businesses like Amazon and SpaceX that continue to fight the demise of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). California has a long history of labor...