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I Am Being Discriminated at Work Because of my Race. What Can I Do About This?
The struggle against racism in the workplace continues. You have rights but proving discrimination can be challenging. Race, Color, National Origin, Ethnicity & Ancestry In California, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees or…
My Employer Refuses to Pay me Wages That I Earned, but I am an Undocumented Worker. Can I do Anything?
California is home to almost 11 million immigrants. We have the largest number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States – an estimated 2.4 million people. Nearly one in ten California workers is an undocumented immigrant, employed mainly in agriculture,…
Compensation for a California Unpaid Wage Claim
Has your employer failed to pay you the wages you are entitled? You may be able to file a lawsuit or a claim with the California Labor Commissioner to recover what you are owed. You may also be entitled to other forms of compensation because your employer…
Are You Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
Recently, sexual harassment has received extensive media coverage as high-profile politicians, actors, producers and business leaders have come under scrutiny for sexual misconduct in workplace settings. Many people have come forward recounting unwanted…
Eight Important Things to Do if You Have Been Sexually Harassed
Sexual harassment and misconduct is rampant today. Headline news is focused on prominent allegations of sexual harassment within the highest levels of power, including Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Fox News’ celebrity host Bill O’Reilly, Amazon…
What You Need to Know About the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects older employees from discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, despite the ADEA, age discrimination still remains a persistent employment problem. Older employees often experience…
Restaurant Owners Charged with Stealing Millions from Employees and California Tax Payers
Eight owners and managers of Chinese restaurants in Northern California have been charged with conspiracy, wage theft and workers’ compensation fraud after allegedly stealing $4.5 million in wages from their employees and $2 million from taxpayers. In…
Investigation Uncovers Widespread Employee Exploitation in California’s Port Trucking Industry
A USA TODAY Network investigation found that port trucking companies in Southern California, which transport goods for short distances from shipping ports, often violate federal employment laws by forcing drivers into debt to pay for their trucks and…
Illegal Wage Theft Traps Workers in Silence
Wage theft is a serious problem in California and growing at an alarming rate. Wage theft occurs when an employer denies wages or benefits rightfully owed to an employee. There is no typical offending employer. Companies engaging in wage theft range…
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