For many years, the wider community have agreed everyone is entitled to a workplace that is free from sexual harassment. To make this community value law, the California government established the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). However, not every issue can be dealt with at once, so there have been amendments to the FEHA […] Read More
In Gonzalez v. Downtown LA Motors, LP., the California Court of Appeal held that to comply with minimum wage requirements in California, piece-rate employees must be paid a separate minimum wage for non-piece-rate work. FACTS OF THE CASE The plaintiffs were employed as automotive service technicians for Downtown LA Motors, LP (DTLA). The technicians were […] Read More
When an employer does the wrong thing by you, it’s only natural to feel resentment toward the employer. This is especially true in the case of being bullied, discriminated against or wrongfully terminated. The solution to these issues is to file a complaint with a court, ordinarily with the help of a civil rights attorney. […] Read More
The case of Hatai v. Department of Transportation et. al highlights that employees in discrimination trials should be aware that California courts are prepared to reject an employee’s attempt to use “me too” evidence. The “me too” doctrine allows an employee to present evidence of discrimination not only against themselves but also against other employees […] Read More