California is often considered one of the most employee-friendly states in the United States. Yet, California also adheres to the doctrine of "at-will" employment, a legal framework that allows employers or employees to terminate the employment relationship at any...
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Discrimination of the LGBTQ community in the Workplace
Your Rights Are Protected: Understanding LGBTQ Discrimination in California Workplaces Imagine working hard at your job, excelling in your tasks, yet facing mistreatment or unfair treatment simply because of your sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender...
LGBTQ+ Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation In The Workplace While in the workplace, everyone deserves to have dignity and be treated with respect. However, many people experience discrimination based on who they are as individuals, especially those who consider...
Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation In The Workplace
While in the workplace, everyone deserves to have dignity and be treated with respect. However, many people experience discrimination based on who they are as individuals, especially those who consider themselves a part of the LGBTQ community. You are not...
Makarem & Associates filed suit against Walmart in disability discrimination..
Makarem & Associates’ attorneys Ron Makarem and Deborah Gutierrez filed suit against Walmart for disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination on behalf of a long-time dedicated Walmart employee. According to the complaint filed, the Plaintiff...
Makarem & Associates Sues Commerce Casino for Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
Makarem & Associates has sued California Commerce Club, which does business as Commerce Casino, for allegations of age and race discrimination and wrongful termination on behalf of 11 long-time employees. In 11 separately filed claims, the group of employees, who...
The executive suing Amazon Web Services: ‘I wouldn’t want my worst enemy working there’
Women working at Amazon are standing up to the behemoth tech giant, holding the company accountable for working conditions they do not believe set them up for success. The suit being brought forward describes that when they first get their position at Amazon, female...
The Biden Administration Will Seek Public Input on Title IX Overhaul
How the Biden Administration Plans to Add Public Input The Biden administration announced that it will consider the public’s input in its efforts to review all current school policies on sex and gender discrimination and violence.[1] The announcement is part of...
Morrison & Foerster LLPCouldn’t Defeat Former Employees’ Maternity Discrimination Suit with Motion for Summary Judgment
In April of 2018, finance attorneys Joshua Ashley Klayman and Sherry William filed a complaint against their former employer, Morrison & Foerster LLP (“MoFo”), on the basis of gender, maternity, and Title VII discrimination, wrongful termination, unfair...
Newly Proposed California Legislation Seeks to Protect Workers and Empower Them to Speak Out About Discrimination
The Proposed “Silence No More Act” On February 8th, 2021, California state Senator Connie Leyva introduced the “Silence No More Act” in an effort to protect employees who speak out about discrimination in the workplace even if they’ve signed nondisclosure agreements....
