Army pays $820,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit with police trainee
A former military police trainee received a settlement of $820,000 from the U.S. Army in a sexual harassment and wrongful termination case. The lawsuit was settled on February 9 before it was…
Six Flags workers claim they were fired for raising animal welfare concerns
Two former Six Flags Discovery Kingdom employees have filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the theme park in Vallejo, California, alleging they were fired in retaliation for complaining about animals being kept…
TV reporter sues Fox Sports for age and gender discrimination
On-air personality Colleen Dominguez filed a lawsuit against her employer Fox Sports 1 for age and gender discrimination and retaliation, alleging the network withheld assignments and refused to air her self-initiated interviews….
DIRECTV, Inc. v. Imburgia Provides One More Reason Employees Should Speak to an Employment Law Attorney
A recent Supreme Court decision, DIRECTV, Inc. v. Imburgia, provides one more reason employees should consult with an employment law attorney. Imburgia concerned whether the employee and employer had agreed to arbitrate…
Woman wins settlement in wrongful termination case against SF Police Department
A former Oakland Police Department attorney received a $725,000 settlement in August from city officials for a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed in 2013. Kelly O’Haire sued the city and Police Department,…
Leave of Absence as a Reasonable Accommodation
Definite or Indefinite Leave of Absence as a Reasonable Accommodation A common question a California employer faces is for how long to provide an unpaid leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation…
Wrongful Termination – When does a Termination Qualify as Wrongful?
One of the most frustrating and perhaps bewildering moments in any employee’s career is finding out that your employer is ending the employment relationship. After the initial shock, questioning, bargaining, accusations, and…
What Does “Interactive Process” Really Mean?
A common problem that arises in disability discrimination cases is the extent to which the employer engaged in the “interactive process” with an employee to determine a reasonable accommodation for the employee’s…
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