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The federal government is attempting to strip the rights of immigrants across the country. At the same time, some states, including California, are ramping up efforts to protect them. According to the American Immigration Council, immigrants make up a quarter Read More
December 2, 2017 Category: Uncategorized
Between the outpouring of allegations against some of the most famous men in our country and the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment in the workplace is finally getting much-needed attention. As a result, sexual harassment victims are being encouraged to step Read More
November 17, 2017 Category: Sexual Harassment, Uncategorized
It seems as if you can’t turn on the news or scroll through your social media feed without seeing some kind of “breaking news” about a powerful man losing his job over allegations of sexual misconduct. Earlier this week, Matt Read More
November 1, 2017 Category: Sexual Harassment, Uncategorized
Another day, another public figure accused of sexual harassment in the workplace. In the past month, Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Roy Moore, and Louis CK have all been accused of using their elite status to prey on young men and Read More
October 29, 2017 Category: Sexual Harassment
Over the past few weeks, more than 1.7 million women from 85 different countries have shared their stories about sexual harassment. The stories are mostly in response to similar accusations that were made against Harvey Weinstein. To date, more than Read More
October 15, 2017 Category: Sexual Harassment, Uncategorized
The California State Senate recently passed a bill that would explicitly protect employees from adverse employment actions for decisions they make concerning their reproductive health. The bill, if passed, would prohibit employers from firing, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an Read More
September 29, 2017 Category: Discrimination, Pregnancy discrimination, Uncategorized
A California executive who was fired from his high-ranking position in 2016 recently tried to argue that his firing was a violation of California’s employment discrimination laws. Specifically, the man argued that the CEO of the company – who happened Read More
September 15, 2017 Category: Discrimination, Uncategorized
Last month, a Google employee was allegedly fired because he questioned the company’s attitude and position on women in the workplace. Specifically, James Damore issued an internal memo to his coworkers which argued that women are “underrepresented in tech not Read More
August 31, 2017 Category: Uncategorized
In California, the law provides certain safeguards and protections for workers. One of those protections is the right to a “day of rest” during the workweek. When does that right exist? Is it applicable to all workers, or just some? Read More
August 18, 2017 Category: Uncategorized
Transgender Americans face uphill battles in many aspects of their lives. One of those uphill battles is securing and keeping gainful employment. A 2016 study indicates that California is home to more than 220,000 transgender adults. Unfortunately, nearly half of Read More
July 26, 2017 Category: Uncategorized
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