African American worker sues Tesla for racial discrimination and retaliation
For one African American assembly line worker, being hired to work at Tesla was a dream come true until he became the victim of harassment and racial discrimination. He has now sued…
DoorDash to pay delivery workers $5 million in misclassification lawsuit
As on-demand food delivery services such as GrubHub and UberEats grow in popularity, their business practices are coming under increasing scrutiny, often accompanied by legal trouble. One such company is DoorDash, which…
Former line cook files sexual harassment lawsuit against Oakland restaurant
Despite recent progress to improve what is often a difficult workplace environment for women, stories about sexual harassment and discrimination in the restaurant industry continue to appear in the media. In a…
Whistleblower wins $25 million after suing his employer
Blowing the whistle on an employer’s illegal actions often carries with it a number of potential risks such as retaliation and legal consequences. For one employer, however, retaliation against a whistleblower led…
Sexual harassment complaints highlight need for change at VA
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics in the Oakland Bay Area have come under fire after three female VA employees recently shared stories of sexual harassment they experienced in the workplace. The…
The hidden age discrimination older workers face in the job hiring process
With people living longer, many older Americans are likely to have the desire or the necessity to work past the conventional retirement age. Unfortunately, their age may be working against them when…
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…
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