Tougher equal pay laws in California for employers
You may have remembered Patricia Arquette’s Oscar acceptance speech last year, calling for more attention to equal pay for women. Her stance made a ...
Employment discrimination case ends in $600,000 verdict
Sex discrimination is defined as treating someone differently because of that person’s sex. Discrimination due to gender in any aspect of employment comprises a ...
Lawsuits claim consumer fraud against several donut franchises
Several class action claims against a giant food retailer were recently filed in federal district courts. The lawsuits are in the nature of consumer ...
Class actions claim consumer fraud against 2 dog food makers
In California and other states, deceptive labeling of food products often is a basis for a consumer class action claim of fraud. The same ...
Recent Supreme Court decision could impact class action lawsuits
In some class action lawsuits, the defendant (usually a company or corporation) will offer the main plaintiffs named in the lawsuit full compensation. Why ...
Stuck with the bill at work? Know your reimbursement rights
Have you ever been expected to cover the cost of on-the-job expenses such as gas mileage and personal cellphone use? Have you been required ...
