In September 2013, we wrote a piece called “LOGAN’S RUNWAY: Age Discrimination in the Workplace […]” which dealt with age discrimination in hiring and employment. Apparently, ageism is alive and well, as underscored in a recent survey utilizing fabricated resumes. We’ll take a look now at workers who have been told they are “past their […]Continue reading
To recap the current state of gender pay equity under California law: California’s Fair Pay Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. For the first time, a “full court press” effort was made by the legislature, to bar California employers from paying workers of one sex more than the workers of the opposite sex. Last […]Continue reading
The law isn’t a product, it’s a relationship. Attorneys act as your spokespersons before the court, to put your best story forward. Both sides must communicate clearly to one another to achieve a favorable result. You want a lawyer you feel comfortable with. Someone who responds to you with intelligence and compassion, and who listens […]Continue reading
The Issues Potential clients often call us with stories of sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior at work. These narratives may include descriptions of a really “handsy” supervisor, or crude comments by a co-worker. People also describe “harassment” that isn’t unlawful at all. Whatever their stories, people call us with the hope that we may be able to help. Many of these […]Continue reading
Can My Boss Spy on Me at Work? The short answer is yes, they can spy on you at work. They might not even have to give you notice. If the conversations are happening on office equipment or company software, they could be legally monitored and even recorded. You cannot expect any right to personal […]Continue reading
One of our callers recently recounted his experiences on the job. His supervisor began calling him “old and decrepit,” and he wondered if that was unlawful. Eventually, his employer found a way to terminate him. Many mature workers report being demeaned on the job by supervisors or younger employees. They are the brunt of comments like “You’re […]Continue reading
The answer, sadly, is yes. On March 25, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. In doing so, the Court adopted a new standard for evaluating pregnancy discrimination claims in the workplace under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The Case In Young, the plaintiff was employed by […]Continue reading
New Regulations from the DOL Recently, the Department of Labor issued new regulations for the salary threshold for overtime exemptions. The law will go into effect on December 1, 2016. The intent is to have the new guidelines fully in place for 2017. The law provides salary limits that determine which white-collar, salaried employees may be entitled […]Continue reading
In the past five years, much of America’s workforce has shifted, and shifted dramatically. Absent any hard data, it is estimated that between 30 and 50 million Americans are now working independently in what has been called the gig, sharing or temporary economy. These numbers grow as technology successfully connects those who need work and can […]Continue reading
THE DEVIL IS IN THE FINE PRINT THE LEGEND OF FAUST Faust was a scholar. Frustrated after having worked for years without the hoped-for result, he suffered a crisis of faith. He got so frustrated, in fact, that he turned to “the Dark Side,” becoming a wizard of the dark arts. Finally he got so […]Continue reading
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