Uber vows to fix sexist workplace culture and diversity issues
Uber recently released its first employee diversity report following a string of scandals and allegations of sexism and sexual harassment. The Oakland-based ride-hailing company is now rethinking its approach to hiring amid…
Sexual assault website reveals dark underbelly of LA cocktail industry
The hospitality industry is slowly coming to terms with a reality it has long known about but neglected to address. It is becoming harder and harder to deny that the dangers of…
Disney says ‘let it go’ to anti-poaching lawsuit with $100 million settlement
Disney may be giving joy to millions of people through its films. However, some of the studio’s policies have left employees feeling unhappy and frustrated. In an unusual move for a company…
Manpower workers to get $2.9 million settlement in wage lawsuit
[This blog entry is for informational purposes only. Erlich Law Firm is not involved in the reported litigation with Manpower, Inc.] A $2.9 million deal to settle one of several wage and…
Ex-bank manager sues Wells Fargo for whistleblower retaliation
A former branch manager at Wells Fargo filed a wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the troubled bank. Diana Duenas-Brown alleged she was fired in retaliation for reporting the bank’s wrongdoing….
Spec Formliners sued for gender-based pay discrimination
A concrete liner company based in Santa Ana, California, has been accused of paying a female sales representative less than a male coworker doing the same job. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
Wal-Mart truck drivers win $54 million in minimum wage lawsuit
A federal jury awarded hundreds of Wal-Mart truck drivers in California $54 million in damages. The drivers had filed a lawsuit that accused the retail giant of failing to pay them minimum…
Producer of ABC reality show sued for denying meal breaks
A former production assistant filed a lawsuit alleging he and others working on ABC’s “The Bachelor” did not receive meal breaks as required by law. Connor Eckert worked as a production assistant…
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