The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against the supermarket chain Raley’s, accusing it of discriminating against an employee based on religion. The store fired an employee after she refused to work on an evening when she normally …
As you may have heard, Uber has begun a self-driving car program in California. In August, the company had its first reported crash in San Francisco. One of the Uber vehicles was rear-ended after its human driver turned off the …
Although transgender individuals are making a great deal of progress in today’s society and in asserting the civil rights they clearly deserve, unfortunately that progress has not always translated into the workplace. Politically, there obstacles as well. The White House …
Officials with the U.S. Department of Labor have voiced concerns that Google has discouraged its employees from speaking to the government about discrimination that may occur in the workplace. Google requires employees to sign very strict confidentiality agreements as a …
Myths have been floating around for decades about how often sexual assaults actually occur and how often false reporting of sexual assault occurs. One common myth is that false reporting occurs frequently. A few well-publicized stories of false reporting can …
The SB755 bill created by San Jose Senator Jim Beall (D) has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown the Los Angeles Times reported. Senator Beall authored the bill after meeting with parents who would decide to not file …
Child victims of sexual abuse may find themselves behind closed doors answering 1-on-1 questions from a trained psychologist representing the defense. This psychologist is typically hired by the defendant, and could use aggressive or unfair tactics that wouldn’t even be …
Every personal injury case in San Francisco is very different. Some cases could appear complex on the face, but the parties are able to quickly sort through the issues and reach a settlement. In …
A former employee of a construction firm in Pleasanton recently sued the company and its owners for racial discrimination and harassment. The former employee, who is African American, alleges that the owners repeatedly made sexist and racist remarks, and treated …
If you have been involved in an car crash, your primary concern is probably healing from your injuries. However, during your recovery period, bills can mount and you may be unable to work. Financial pressures can add to your stress, …
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