Oakland’s $2.6 Million Wake-Up Call: Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a reality that far too many employees face, and the recent $2.6 million jury verdict against the city of Oakland sheds light on this persistent issue….

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Whistleblower wins $25 million after suing his employer

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…

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Sexual harassment complaints highlight need for change at VA

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…

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The hidden age discrimination older workers face in the job hiring process

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…

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Uber vows to fix sexist workplace culture and diversity issues

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…

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Sexual assault website reveals dark underbelly of LA cocktail industry

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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Disney says ‘let it go’ to anti-poaching lawsuit with $100 million settlement

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…

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Manpower workers to get $2.9 million settlement in wage lawsuit

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…

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Ex-bank manager sues Wells Fargo for whistleblower retaliation

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….

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