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Age Discrimination Grounds for California Labor Lawsuit
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Age Discrimination Grounds for California Labor Lawsuit

Fresno, CA Employers would be wise to consider California labor laws before firing employees based on their age. “I think they got rid of me because I am 67 and we don’t have mandatory retirement,” says Suzy. “And I worked for a union - you’d think they would be more considerate and play by the rules.”

May 12, 2014
Pregnancy Discrimination Still Violates California Labor Law
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Pregnancy Discrimination Still Violates California Labor Law

Sacramento, CA Pregnancy is not a violation of the California labor laws, so it would stand to reason that if a pregnant woman - or a new mother - is discriminated against in the workplace, her employer would be violating the California labor code and she would have the right to file a California labor lawsuit. In this day and age it’s hard to believe a woman would be fired because she is pregnant. Every employer had a mother, and many of their mothers had to work full time. How convenient to forget…

April 21, 2014
California Labor Lawsuit Gets Former Employee $2.1 Million Award
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California Labor Lawsuit Gets Former Employee $2.1 Million Award

San Diego, CA A former SDG&E employee who alleges he was fired for complaining about discrimination against poor customers was awarded $2.1 million in his California labor law lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged he was fired for being a whistleblower against his company, in violation of federal and California labor laws, and although SDG&E disagreed, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

March 31, 2014
Jury Finds for Plaintiff in California Denied Disability Insurance Lawsuit
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Jury Finds for Plaintiff in California Denied Disability Insurance Lawsuit

Santa Rosa, CA A California woman who was denied disability insurance payments to which she was entitled under the terms of her policy was awarded more than three-quarters of a million dollars by a federal jury. The award provides solace to claimants who allege similar denials by an industry that appears to turn down claims as a matter of course.

March 27, 2014
Burbank Attorneys Turn the Tables and File California Labor Lawsuit
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Burbank Attorneys Turn the Tables and File California Labor Lawsuit

Burbank, CA Usually it’s the attorneys that undertake for plaintiffs who have been wronged by employers circumventing California labor law. However, in this case, an attorney’s association has launched a California labor lawsuit against the City of Burbank, alleging the City reneged on an agreement over retirement contributions.

March 10, 2014
Kaiser Faces Retaliation Lawsuit
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Kaiser Faces Retaliation Lawsuit

San Bernardino, CA Kaiser faces a California labor lawsuit filed on behalf of two women who allege they were fired in violation of California labor laws and federal labor laws. The complaint against Kaiser involves allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation under California state labor laws.

November 4, 2013
When Does Drug Testing Violate the California Labor Law?
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When Does Drug Testing Violate the California Labor Law?

Torrance, CA Colin was given a drug test prior to being hired as a computer technician. Generally, California labor law allows employers to test applicants for drugs. But Colin was terminated two months after he was hired, with the excuse that he tested positive for pot.

October 7, 2013
Salvation Army Faces California Labor Lawsuit
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Salvation Army Faces California Labor Lawsuit

Sacramento, CA The Salvation Army faces a California labor lawsuit alleging a female employee was sexually harassed while working for the nonprofit organization. The California labor law lawsuit names both The Salvation Army and one of its captains as defendants.

September 23, 2013
Collecting California Labor Law Settlements Remains a Challenge
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Collecting California Labor Law Settlements Remains a Challenge

Sacramento, CA The thrust and intent of California labor law remains an honest day’s wage for an honest day’s work, a philosophy supported and vigorously defended by the Office of the California Labor Commissioner. However, despite the best efforts of Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su in the two years since assuming the portfolio, the fact remains that California workers are cheated out of millions of dollars of earned wages daily.

July 1, 2013
Racial Discrimination: Employee Stands Up for His Rights
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Racial Discrimination: Employee Stands Up for His Rights

Sacramento, CA Not only was Armen the victim of racial discrimination, he was also wrongfully terminated, actions that are in violation of the California labor law.

June 24, 2013
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