Discovering that a newer colleague earns more than you for the same work can feel like a gut punch, but it may also signal a legitimate legal claim. California stands among the strongest states in the country when it comes to protecting workers from pay...
For years, some California employers used “stay-or-pay” provisions to discourage employees from leaving. These agreements often required workers to repay training costs, tuition, signing bonuses or relocation expenses if they resigned within a certain period. As of...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many, but protecting your health and the wellbeing of your child often requires you to take careful precautions. Alongside dietary restrictions, many pregnant workers must avoid heavy lifting or modify the amount of time that they...
The lack of equal pay has long been an issue and source of outcry in society. Why is it that when a man and woman work the same job with the same responsibilities, historically the man’s bank account fills up faster? Behind rallying cries against pay disparity is the...
Nobody deserves to be disadvantaged at work because of their disability. Regardless, disability discrimination in the workplace is a prevalent issue in the United States. This type of discrimination takes place when an employer treats an employee unfairly due to their...
A senior employee at Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO) has sued the company claiming she was passed over for promotion because she became pregnant. Andrea Martin Inokon filed the lawsuit on Sept. 23 in the Superior Court of California. According to court...