The #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on victims of sexual harassment and the suffering that they endure as a result of the misconduct. Many of the headlines have focused on how the careers of these victims were affected by the harassment, however this is not the only way that victims suffer. Sexual harassment victims […]

 Carney Shegerian, trial lawyer and founder of the Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates, released a statement regarding a judge’s order in the sexual harassment complaint filed by a Shegerian & Associates client under the pseudonym “John Doe” against Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Steward, P.C. The “John Doe” complaint was filed by a Mexican-American, […]

Many people work full-time jobs with a single employer that expects them to show up everyday to work a standard 8-hour shift. However, it’s estimated that about one-third of American workers are now part of the increasingly large “gig economy.” A gig economy is characterized by temporary and flexible work offered by freelancers and independent […]

In finding for Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown on her state law sex discrimination and retaliation claims against the Regents of the University of California, the Los Angeles County Superior Court jury said her damages included more than $3 million in past and future lost wages, and $10 million in emotional distress. However, the jury found for […]

Being pregnant can be one of the most joyous times of a woman’s life, but it’s not easy for everyone. Every pregnancy is unique, and some are more difficult than others. Many women are diagnosed with a pregnancy disability such as severe morning sickness, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension. Women who are suffering from […]

Carney Shegerian, trial lawyer and founder of the Los Angeles-based employment discrimination firm Shegerian & Associates, released a statement regarding the sexual harassment complaint filed by Shegerian & Associates against Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Steward, P.C. The complaint was filed by a Mexican-American, gay male who was formerly employed by the law firm. After being […]

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2018  — A California jury awarded a $13 million verdict on February 15 for Shegerian & Associates’ client Dr. Lauren Pinter-Brown against her former employer, The Regents of the University of California. The lawsuit alleged that the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) discriminated against Dr. Pinter-Brown on the basis of gender and retaliated against her for complaining of […]

Although the gender pay gap has narrowed over the last several decades, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to close the gap completely. It’s estimated that women still earn approximately 80% of what men do, and the gap is even wider for women of color. This means every year, […]

Sexual harassment has been making headlines lately thanks to the brave men and women who decided to speak out against their harassers. In most of these stories, the victims describe how they were harassed by co-workers or high-powered industry executives. A great deal of sexual harassment cases involve a victim and harasser that are employed […]

Photo courtesy of fizkesWhether you are looking for a new job that’s closer to home, or one that offers better benefits, applying for a new job while pregnant may seem stressful and overwhelming. However, California labor law has rules employers must follow to ensure pregnant women are treated fairly.  Pregnancy discrimination is a real issue […]