Religious Accommodations in the Workplace – Abercrombie Hijab Case
On June 1, 2015 the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Abercrombie headscarf case. The specific issue answered by the court was whether Title VII, which prohibits [...]
Do The Math — It’s Obvious Why Wage Lawsuits Are Filed
On April 18, 2015 the Fresno Bee reported that "Ruan driver lawsuit settled for $10.5m." A class action lawsuit had been filed alleging that 1,145 drivers were not given unfettered [...]
Should An Employee Be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits When She Quits for Being Scolded?
I know this story will tug on your heart strings. It involves a lawyer who was publicly reprimanded for doing something that irritated the managing partner. The lawyer, Ann Dooley, [...]
How to Make A Million $$ with Burritos and Burgers
I believe in a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. The difficulty is defining the term "fair." Reasonable people can differ as to what "fair" means. Ah, the [...]
You are A Nasty Mother F*****: Here We Go Again with the NLRB
Upset with the way an assistant manager was treating them, Hernan Perez went outside the facility to cool down. While outside he posted on his Facebook page: [The assistant manager] [...]
How Many Ways Can An Employer Be Sued For Discrimination Under FEHA?
At least 9 claims can be asserted against an employer under FEHA or the Fair Employment and Housing Act. (Govt. Code section 12940.) Let's count: You can't discriminate. You must [...]