A vocational nurse employed at the University of California, San Francisco, has chosen to file a lawsuit against her employer, the UC Board of Regents and the university's president. According to the plaintiff, she suffered retaliation after complaining that her...
Experienced Guidance When The Stakes Are High
Month: February 2018
Can I waive my rights against age discrimination?
As the workforce in America continues to evolve, older employees regularly find themselves at a significant disadvantage the workplace. No matter how dedicated and involved a person is in developing business practices and technology, it is always difficult to remain...
Activists link low pay for tipped employees to sexual harassment
Restaurant workers have staged rallies throughout the country calling for fair wages for tipped employees. The president of Restaurant Opportunities Centers United said that low wages leave servers vulnerable to sexual harassment from customers and co-workers. The...
Travel bonuses may not be compensation per the FLSA
Many California employees are entitled to be compensated 150 percent of their normal wages when working overtime hours. Overtime pay is required when a non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours in a week. An investigation into a construction company determined that...
Lawsuit filed after company terminated employee
In early February, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Heritage Home Group, LLC. According to the lawsuit, the North Carolina-based corporation terminated a worker after he informed the company that he needed additional disability...