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16Dec
2013

Police officer awarded $1.2 million in discrimination lawsuit

Being the victim of abuse, mistreatment or a hostile work environment can make every workday feel worse than the day before. Crude behaviors, inappropriate comments and unfair treatment when it comes to promotions or job ...

09Dec
2013

Judge reinstates pregnancy discrimination case in California

On behalf of Law Offices of William F. Wright posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 When a woman is pregnant, she must be concerned about not only her own health and safety but that of her unborn ...

02Dec
2013

Harassment, wrongful termination cited in suit against actress

Being fired from a job can be devastating, especially in an economy where it can be very difficult to find a new position quickly. A person who is fired often experiences emotional and financial hardships as a result, which ...

25Nov
2013

Ruling sends pregnancy discrimination case back to trial

Last year, we wrote a blog post about a lawsuit that was filed against the game show “The Price is Right” for alleged discrimination. A model who worked on the show claimed that she had been the victim of ...

18Nov
2013

Man files lawsuit citing ridicule, FMLA retaliation

We have often discussed the various ways in which employers violate the rights of their employees, especially when it comes to the Family Medical Leave Act. Workers are unfairly fired for taking leave, they are illegally ...

11Nov
2013

Lawsuit: Candy company not so sweet in firing of lesbian employee

There are employers in California who understand their duty to treat employees fairly and comply with state and federal employment laws. However, there are also many employers who do not take this responsibility seriously. ...

28Oct
2013

California woman says she was wrongfully fired for premarital sex

Getting fired from a job can be a devastating experience, both emotionally and financially. It can also be difficult to recover professionally from being terminated from a position. While an employer has the right to fire a ...

21Oct
2013

Pregnancy discrimination suit filed against Oprah Winfrey Network

For decades, women have turned to Oprah Winfrey for tips on good books, nutrition and relationship advice. Her popular talk show highlighted issues that women across the country faced, and now that she runs her own network, ...

30Sep
2013

Court reverses decision against Lucasfilm for pregnancy discrimination

Pregnant women face many challenges after learning they are going to have a baby. Not only are they concerned with their own health and future, but they must also be focused on preparing for the arrival of their new loved ...

16Sep
2013

Lawsuit: males faced sexual discrimination, harassment at work

Harassment of any kind in the workplace is unacceptable and unlawful. Employees can dread going into a job where they feel uncomfortable. But in some cases, they may not want to report sexually inappropriate behavior out of ...