California’s Labor Code is about to change. As of January 1, 2024, the code will take a step to expand protections for workers’ rights. The new law empowers workers to speak out about wrongdoing within the workplace and will help better protect working families...
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California Passes New Law to Further Protect Victims of Sexual Assault
Since Johnny Depp prevailed in his lawsuit against Amber Heard for defamation, many victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment fear being sued for defamation if they come forward with claims against their perpetrators. What is defamation? Defamation is a legal...
Business settles suit claiming AI use in hiring led to discrimination
Technology provides countless helpful innovations that can assist in business. But with every innovation comes hurdles. It is important for business owners and employers to recognize those hurdles and work out ways to navigate them. Business leaders are starting to...
Popular Malibu restaurant Nobu faces second sexual harassment lawsuit
Restaurant work can offer a level of flexibility and financial gain that is hard to beat. Those who go into this field can earn a solid income while having time to pursue other things, whether hobbies or professional opportunities. Employees within this profession,...
California legislature passes law to ban caste discrimination
Our nation continues to make progress on employee protections, and California is often a trailblazer. This was recently highlighted when the vast majority of lawmakers voted in favor of extending discrimination protections beyond race to include caste. Lawmakers...
Former San Diego State employee sues university for racial, religious discrimination
Recently, a former San Diego State University employee sued the school for employment discrimination based on her race and religion. The plaintiff worked for SDSU for about five years, during which she alleges she was subjected to illegal comments about being a...
Court revives sexual abuse lawsuits against Michael Jackson’s estate
More than 14 years after Michael Jackson died, a pair of lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse of minors have been revived. The lawsuits come from two men who say Jackson abused them as children. Their stories were featured in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland....
California State University system accused of ‘institutional betrayal’ of sexual misconduct victims
Students go to college to gain an education, learn more about themselves and prepare for their future careers — not to suffer sexual abuse and harassment. But when a college student is the victim of sexual misconduct, they should be able to turn to their school’s...
NYC extends window for lawsuits by survivors of gender-motivated violence
The New York City Council amended its Victims of Gender-Motivated Protection Law (VGMVPL), offering survivors the opportunity to seek justice and compensation against their abusers. The amendment contains two crucial elements: It provides a temporary two-year lookback...
New federal protections go into effect for pregnant workers
At the end of June, a federal law took effect providing new protections for pregnant and postpartum workers in the United States. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to offer “reasonable accommodations” for employees affected by conditions related to...