2013
Court: Being ‘irresistible’ was grounds for termination
Women have been the targets of various workplace discrimination cases for probably as long as there has been a workplace. However, women all across California and nationwide continue to be the victims of discrimination and ...
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2013
Employers risk lawsuit for not making FMLA accommodations
Workers who are sick or need to care for a family member who is sick likely have a substantial amount of stress and anxiety to cope with. If an illness is serious enough, workers may choose to take time away from their jobs ...
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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
Claim: The firing is wrong on ‘The Price is Right’
Show business is historically a fiercely competitive industry where people have to fight for every opportunity to make it big. When a person does secure a stable job, it can be crucial for them to keep it. Unfortunately, this ...
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2013
Three strikes: Three women file harassment lawsuits against boss
People who are sexually harassed at work often feel demeaned, angry and sometimes powerless to stop the behavior. But the fact is that sexual harassment at work is never acceptable or legal and victims can take action ...
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2013
Woman fired after complaining about improper conduct
In this economy, some people are staying at jobs in a negative work environment out of concern that they may not be able to find another job. Questionable employment practices are overlooked, workers may be afraid to speak up ...
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2013
EEOC steps up pregnancy discrimination lawsuits
There is an unfortunate truth that very few of the pregnancy discrimination claims in California and nationwide are prosecuted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The majority of discrimination claims are settled ...
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2013
Woman loses appeal in FMLA dispute because of paperwork
Dealing with employment issues at the same time that you are worried about medical issues can make the process of taking a leave from work confusing. Because there are so many California companies that willfully violate the ...
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2013
Lawsuit: California woman harassed, fired for taking FMLA leave
Many people have had to deal with health issues or concerns that can affect their ability to work for a period of time. This may include having a baby, caring for a sick loved one or helping a family member recover from a ...
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