Julianne Stanford Selected by SuperLawyers as a Top Bay Area Workplace Discrimination and Employment Litigation Attorney
June 30, 2018
Julianne Stanford has been selected by SuperLawyers as a “Rising Star” attorney. Ms. Stanford focuses on employment law at the CA Civil Rights Group, and brings a passion for defending the rights of employees to workplace issues such as wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination.
Read MoreNew Anti-Discrimination Rules Will Protect Undocumented Immigrants
June 27, 2018
The Department of Fair Education and Housing, which is charged with the enforcement of California’s primary workplace anti-discrimination law, is rolling out new regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2018. Most significant is the protections afforded to undocumented immigrants, which are part of a broader effort to make California a sanctuary state.
Read MoreMolding the American Legal System to Contemporary Immigration Issues
June 27, 2018
The past year, and particularly recent weeks and months, have brought about many questions regarding the rule of law and its role in determining the fate of migrants attempting to cross the United States’ Southern border. The American legal system can be thought of in two distinct sections: the word of the law and its […]
Read MoreNinth Circuit Hears Argument Never Before Made in Federal Court
May 24, 2018
California Civil Rights Law Group, has filed an appeal to the 9th Circuit in Lambert v. Tesla and the filing of its opening brief in the case. The civil rights attorneys are making an argument no other attorney has made before in any federal court. The lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations involving racial discrimination […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if I am Being Discriminated Against at Work?
May 12, 2018
Following the right steps in handling discrimination and harassment is not always easy. The legal process about filing a case is complex and often unclear for people unfamiliar with the law, and discrimination and harassment in the workplace can be deeply upsetting experiences that make the whole process even more difficult. Nonetheless, it is vital […]
Read MoreRacism Persists in the American Education System
April 27, 2018
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) released the new set of data for the 2015-2016 school year on this past Tuesday. The data, referred to as the Civil Rights Data Collection (“CRDC”), covers a swath of variables that impact education equity in all public schools and school districts in the United States. […]
Read MoreProtecting Yourself When You Get Pregnant
March 23, 2018
Women are often the victims of sexual harassment on the job, even in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, the harassment and discrimination may only get worse when a woman decides to start a family. If a woman can’t work during her pregnancy, her employer might try to fire her or deny her leave. Worse, […]
Read MoreMore Courts Recognize Federal Protections for LGBT People
March 15, 2018
In 1964, Congress enacted a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in numerous areas, including in employment. The section prohibiting employment discrimination, known as Title VII, protected employees from not being hired, being fired, and not being promoted because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Read MoreCA Civil Rights Law Group, Announces Plans for New Office
March 01, 2018
Currently, the firm has physical office space in both Oakland and San Anselmo, but has been involved in many high profile cases in San Francisco on issues such as sexual harassment and racial discrimination.
Read MoreWhy Don’t Women (and Men) Report Sexual Harassment?
February 15, 2018
Why do women (and men) formally report workplace sexual harassment at such low rates? This blog post notes some of the barriers to reporting, and some of the reasons why you should do it if you’re a victim of sexual misconduct. Regardless of the reason, it takes courage to stand up for your rights.
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