California Supreme Court Rules It Is Unlawful For Employers to Round Meal Periods
Wage and hour violations can occur in many different ways. Sometimes employers may require off-the-clock work or miscalculate pay. Wage theft can also take place in relation to rest breaks and meal…
Sexual Harassment Remains Rampant in Silicon Valley, Survey Finds
The #MeToo movement led to a reckoning with sexual harassment in the workplace. More than three years later, however, most female founders do not believe it has resulted in lasting positive change…
Four African American Mechanics Sue Mitsubishi For Racial Discrimination
Four African American elevator mechanics filed a racial discrimination and harassment lawsuit against their employer, Mitsubishi Electric. They claimed their white supervisors subjected them to racial slurs, lynching jokes and other forms…
UPS Worker Sues For Wrongful Termination Over COVID-19 Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of many Americans over the past year. One consequence has been confusion about medical leave rules at work, with some employees losing their jobs after…
How Much Does It Cost to Hire An Employment Lawyer in Oakland?
If you have been wrongfully terminated, not paid your wages, harassed or discriminated against at work, you may be seeking an attorney to help you hold your employer accountable. Hiring an experienced…
Workers Seek Class Action Status For Sutter Health Lawsuit Over Unsafe Cleanser
All workers have the right to a safe workplace. When employers prioritize profits and cost-cutting measures, it is often the employees who suffer the consequences. Workers who have experienced or witnessed on-the-job…
Construction Company to Pay $72K in Back Wages For Underpaying Workers
Wage theft can occur across many different industries in California. Whether it is restaurant servers, hospital staff or retail employees, all workers deserve to be paid the full wages they have earned….
Tech Company Settles Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case for $2.8 Million
Erlich Law Firm recently obtained a $2.8 million settlement for a client in a sexual harassment and retaliation case against a large tech company. Our client, a former employee of the Silicon…
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