Ellen DeGeneres has built a reputation in California for her charm and friendly demeanor. However, new claims of misconduct and sexual harassment by upper-level executives who work on her talk show have put a black eye on daytime TV's "queen of nice." Many of the...
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Basis for filing a lawsuit against an employer
California is a very employee-friendly state, meaning there are several laws that protect employees and prospective employees from things like harassment and discrimination. In addition to these common issues, there are several bases on which employees can file...
Understanding hazard pay in California wage and hour claims
Wage and hour claims can be lodged for many reasons in California. Often, it is related to overtime, tips or failure to follow the law for hourly wages. However, there are other wages employees may be entitled to. One is hazard pay. Workers who do jobs that place them...
Fairness For All
The Shimoda & Rodriguez Law, PC issues this statement in light of the recent events affecting our country and this State. We believe and affirm that any discrimination based on color, gender, or sexual orientation, is wrong. Our mission is to enforce the laws of this...
Break requirements for nonexempt employees
Compared to the rest of the U.S., California has some very employee-friendly laws. Unfortunately, a lot of workers do not know their rights, including those that cover meal and rest breaks. Most blue-collar workers are nonexempt employees, meaning that they can get...
Employment Law – Equal Pay for Women
In California and across the US, gender discrimination in the workplace is a reality. Recently, three female employees of Oracle Corporation won the right to represent thousands of other female workers at the company in a gender-discrimination lawsuit related to pay....
Tips to help older workers stay professionally relevant
Some people in California might find themselves facing age discrimination in the workplace if they are 40 or older. While employers are not supposed to engage in age discrimination, there may be subtle, unconscious bias that can affect an older person's success in the...
Age discrimination cases require other employment law violations
Employment law violations such as sexual harassment and race discrimination have come to the forefront in California. However, other types of violations including age discrimination still occur. Those who have had their careers damaged or lost their jobs entirely...