Monthly Archives: August 2024
Employees at Medical Technology Company Sue After Unfair Demotions and Terminations
By now, it is almost a stereotype that California companies that produce and market high tech products are plagued by a “frat house culture.” This phrase has come up in lawsuits against video game companies and software development enterprises, among others. It is as though the tech sector is working twice as hard to… Read More »
The EEOC Can Still Sue Your Employer for Discrimination, Even If No Employees Complain
Employment discrimination lawsuits can only reach the courts after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) gives the employee authorization to sue. Therefore, most employment discrimination cases begin when an employee complains to the EEOC, and the EEOC conducts an investigation to corroborate the employee’s claims. It is a good idea to hire an employment… Read More »
Employer Retaliation After a Medical Emergency
Medical privacy laws protect employees and job candidates from employers terminating their employment or refusing to hire them because of their medical history. Meanwhile, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees who have received a diagnosis of a disability, which in the context of employment law means… Read More »
Former Employee Sues Department of Transportation for Racial Discrimination
If you have ever safely arrived home after traveling on a California road, it is because employees of the Department of Transportation have maintained it in safe condition. Rain, snow, wildfires, earthquakes, and high winds are no match for the courage and perseverance of Caltrans employees. One would expect that such dangerous work, intended… Read More »
