The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission has alleged religious discrimination in an employment discrimination case against McDonald's. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff asked his employers at a Fresno, California McDonald's for permission to wear a...
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Missile inspectors claim wrongful termination over tin dangers
California may have heard of the lawsuit brought by two missile inspectors after they claimed they were fired for telling the truth about a dangerously flawed piece of hardware. The alleged wrongful termination was said to have taken place after the men saw a missile...
Proposed California bill will protect unpaid interns
California may soon be joining Oregon as the only states to provide protection against workplace discrimination and harassment for unpaid interns. A Democratic legislator announced that she will introduce a bill in January that grants unpaid employees and interns the...
Executive claims wrongful discharge on racial grounds
A former British Petroleum executive based in California has filed suit against the oil giant, claiming that she was fired following a series of insensitive and racist remarks made by colleagues. The former chief financial officer said that her wrongful termination...
Woman sues former mayor for sexual harassment
A woman is bringing forth sexual harassment claims against a former mayor of a California city. Her sexual harassment claim is asking for $1.48 million, with several other women expected to file similar claims. According to the woman's complaint, the former mayor of...