2013
US Supreme Court to decide on ‘supervisor’ label
Being subjected to harassment at work can be very upsetting. Victims can feel judged, isolated and even ashamed because of this unlawful treatment. It can be important and empowering for victims of these actions to hold the ...
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2013
Worker sues after he was fired during hospital stay
Employees who deal with family members becoming ill or becoming sick themselves should know they are protected by law when it comes to their job. Eligible California workers on a medical leave of absence should not have to ...
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2013
Did CBS violate the Americans with Disabilities Act?
When an employee is penalized, put on leave or fired for a medical condition, they may be victims of employment law violations. Employers have a duty to treat their workers fairly, and cannot engage in discriminatory ...
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2013
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Brought Against Pizza Restaurant
A California state appellate court recently overturned a trial court decision to grant a motion for summary judgment in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought against Domino’s Pizza. In Patterson v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC et ...
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2013
Is it legal to fire an employee in California for being gay?
Many people may think that they understand the laws that protect workers on the job. They may assume that they know their rights and can tell when an employer’s actions are harassing or discriminatory. However, the ...
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2013
Sacramento Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers
Employment law has changed drastically over the past two decades and the experienced Sacramento discrimination attorneys at the Law Offices of William F. Wright have followed suit. As employers become more subtle in firing, ...
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2013
Google takes a unique approach to maternity leave allowances
The topics of employee rights and pregnancy leave often only come up when an employer has violated the law. Too often, workers are unfairly fired, demoted or penalized by employers who do not comply with state and ...
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2012
Fremont car dealer settles worker discrimination suit for $400K
Workplace discrimination comes in a lot of different forms. While some forms of discrimination may elicit a deeper negative reaction, no one form is any worse than the other under California law. Whether the action takes the ...
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