Employer Held Liable for Minimum Wage Violations Minimum wage levels must meet the federal standard of $7.25. In the State of California, the minimum wage is actually $8. When an employer fails to comply with federal, state or local regulations, they can be held accountable for their unlawful actions or activities. Hard Rock Cafe, Inc […]

Concord Police Department Settles Sex Bias Lawsuit Sex bias is a growing form of discrimination in the workplace. It unfairly places a worker in a hostile work environment that can affect their productivity and their emotional well-being. An employer is required to comply with all federal, state and local statutes that prohibit sex bias. Guilty […]

Unlawful Termination: US Border Patrol Lawsuit Unlawful termination can be the result of discrimination, illegal actions, breach of contract and so much more. An employee has the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, so that they can complete their job duties in a non-hostile environment. US Border Patrol — Unlawful Termination Lawsuit The […]

Enforce Your Legal Rights with a Whistleblower Protection Lawsuit A whistleblower protection lawsuit can help an employee protect their legal interests in the event of retaliation. Many employers engage in unlawful conduct that often comprises of wrongful termination, demotion, or simply creating a hostile work environment. When an employee comes forward with accusations about an […]

Overtime Violations – Dick’s Sporting Goods Lawsuit Overtime violations can dramatically reduce an employee’s income. Employers often engage in this unlawful behavior in order to save money and increase profits. In the State of California, every worker is entitled to fair and equal treatment when it comes to meal and break periods, as well as […]

Recent Case of Female Discrimination in the Workplace Female discrimination in the workplace is a violation of the Civil Rights Act, as well as many state and local regulations. Employers are not allowed to stereotype or mistreat female workers based on their gender. Unlawful actions can lead to a hostile work environment that can be […]

Religious Discrimination Case — Convergys Lawsuit Religious discrimination negatively affects an employee’s ability to obtain employment or to maintain employment. An employer that discriminates based on a worker’s creed can cause a hostile work environment. Convergys Corporation Lawsuit Shannon Fantroy, a former employee of Convergys, is claiming that the employer wrongfully refused to hire him […]

Employer Retaliation: Del Taco Lawsuit Employer retaliation can occur in a number of employment situations. Most commonly, it is found in cases where an employee reports misconduct to an appropriate authority. Employers can be held accountable for illegal actions that are taken after a formal complaint has been commenced. Del Taco Restaurant Lawsuit A former […]

Age Discrimination in the Workplace: 3M Company Settles Case Age discrimination commonly refers to an employer having a bias towards workers who are over the age of 40. The stereotyping can lead to unlawful treatment where the older employee is denied employment, demoted, fired or treated unequally. When an employer does not take proper precautions […]

Assault in the Workplace: American Apparel Lawsuit Sexual assault in the workplace is a serious situation that involves a direct violation of employee rights. Both men and women can become the victim of this type of abuse. Many workers may not report it for fear of losing their position. When sexual assault in the workplace […]