Disney is a well-known brand in California that employs many people in various capacities. The company has seen its share of lawsuits previously. It is now facing a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of some of the company’s female employees. They allege that they were not...
A long-running class action lawsuit filed against Home Depot on behalf of some California employees has finally been settled. The class action lawsuit was initially filed in March 2016. The trial was supposed to happen this year, but Home Depot decided to settle in...
Noncompete agreements are commonly used by many companies in California to prevent former employees from sharing trade secrets and other valuable information with competitors. Many companies require an employee to sign a noncompete clause during the negotiation...
Employers recognize that older workers can be valuable members of their workforce. Still, employers might post job advertisements that unintentionally discriminate against these older workers. If a worker believes they were denied the opportunity to apply for a job...
Attracting and retaining the best and most talented employees is usually a top priority for California employers. However, there may come a time when you are accused of discrimination in your hiring or firing processes, and you should be prepared to defend yourself....
As a California employer, inclusion is no doubt a top priority in your company. This may be especially true in light of Governor Gavin Newsom's increased push for diversity in the workforce. Whether you are a CEO, board director or other company executive, these...
After years of rapid growth, California's tech industry seems to have started contracting in recent months. According to one source, there have been more than 140,000 people put out of work at U.S. tech companies so far in 2022. Some of these layoffs have occurred at...
Thanks to popular movies and television shows, most of us are familiar with how sexual harassment creates a hostile work environment. This is especially true in our post-#metoo world. However, many employers and business owners do not know about sexual favoritism and...
Figuring out how to classify workers who perform duties for your business may not seem like a big deal. But in reality, misclassification can result in harsh penalties that can rock your business’s financial stability. If you want to prevent that from happening to...
Businesses in California, from small to large, oftentimes face significant challenges on a regular basis. Litigation is, unfortunately, one such challenge. And, if that litigation is initiated by a former employee with a claim of discrimination, the challenge is not...
