At age 66, Cynthia Brynan had worked for the City of Beverly Hills for decades. Serving as a Senior Recreation Supervisor, Ms. Brynan alleges that she first faced age discrimination once she entered her 60s. Her complaint points to being passed over for promotions,...
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Assault victims have every right to keep their trauma and their settlements private
As seen in the Los Angeles Times The #MeToo movement has elevated the voices of sexual assault victims, making it more likely that victims will come forward. But movement supporters are wrong to attack confidential settlement agreements that can help vulnerable...
Jeffrey Epstein is not the only one who could face charges
Jeffrey Epstein’s name has prominently featured across headlines for the past few months in connection with allegations that he sexual abused under-age girls. Some of those alleged victims are represented by . First, the multi-millionaire...
Overlooked industries where sexual harassment runs rampant
We regularly hear news stories of employees suffering sexual harassment in the entertainment, financial and tech industries. And these industries do have a lot of work to do to fix these frequent injustices. However, studies show that women in some less glamorous...
Triumphant U.S. Women’s Soccer Team next goal is to break the glass ceiling and fight for Equal Pay
As you may be aware, the United States Women's Soccer Team (USWNT) recently won their second straight World Cup and fourth since 1991. The 2-0 victory over the Netherlands was a brilliant performance from a frontrunner who was expected to win, and deliver they did....
Hair can no longer be used to discriminate against certain races
California recently passed a bill that prevents employers and schools from discriminating against an individual based on their natural hair type, texture or style. Hair styles tend to be closely tied to race. Therefore, discriminating against a certain hair type...
Greyhound Lines was sued for religious discrimination
A Muslim woman applied for a bus driver position with Greyhound Lines. During the interview, she told the interviewer that she would need to wear an ankle-length overgarment (abaya) as well as a headscarf to comply with her religious beliefs. The interviewer told her...
Why did The French Laundry face pregnancy discrimination claims?
Prominent chef Thomas Keller of the famed Michelin starred restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se was recently released from allegations of pregnancy discrimination from former employee Vanessa Scott-Allen. Scott-Allen was seeking $5 million in damages, claiming...
What is Quid Pro Quo Harassment in the Workplace?
The term quid pro quo literally means "something for something." In an employment situation, it usually refers to a type of illegal harassment. You may be a victim of quid pro quo harassment if your employer, manager or another supervisor at work tries to coerce you...
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
Most California employees are able to draw distinct lines between their personal and professional lives. There are times, however, when family-related situations and emergencies make it difficult or impossible to continue to work. Thankfully, legal protections allow...