Prominent chef Thomas Keller of the famed Michelin starred restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se was recently released from allegations of pregnancy discrimination from former employee Vanessa Scott-Allen.Scott-Allen was seeking $5 million in damages, claiming...
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Year: 2019
What is Quid Pro Quo Harassment in the Workplace?
The term quid pro quo literally means "something for something." In an employment situation, it usually refers to a type of illegal harassment.You may be a victim of quid pro quo harassment if your employer, manager or another supervisor at work tries to coerce you...
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act
Most California employees are able to draw distinct lines between their personal and professional lives. There are times, however, when family-related situations and emergencies make it difficult or impossible to continue to work. Thankfully, legal protections allow...
How Employers Should And Shouldn’t Respond To Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Complaints
Whether you report to a warehouse or the corner office for work, employees are afforded certain rights and protections under both federal and state employment laws. In addition to federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California’s Fair...
Employment Protections For LGBT Employees
Federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provide broad blanket protections to U.S. employees against suffering various types of harassment and discrimination....