In many situations in the workplace, it seems that the employer has all the power. When your boss tells you the job description or your classification as an employee might be changing, there seems like little you can do. In some cases, employers will even give their employees the simple choice: Either accept the new contract or find another job.
Class Action Claims Protect the Rights of Consumers
Almost everyone understands how a lawsuit works. If someone is hurt or suffers damages as a result of another’s actions, the injured party can bring a lawsuit to recover the cost of the damages they have suffered.
Gender issues trigger uproar and firing in Silicon Valley
Gayla Shelby v. Two Jinns, Inc.
On August 3, 2017, A California federal judge on Monday gave final approval to a $457,000 settlement resolving claims brought pursuant to the Electronic Funds Transfer Act against a California Based Bail Bonds Company that consumers said illegally debited money from their bank accounts without written authorization.
Employers behaving badly: Discrimination in the workplace
Whether you are a long-time employee seeking a promotion or a potential employee at your initial interview, employers are strictly prohibited from discriminating on the basis of:
Will the high court allow discrimination on sexual orientation?
In another bold move against the LGBT community, President Trump's administration has asked a federal appeals court to deny discrimination protection for transgender individuals.
