A nuclear power reservation manager, who had reported dangerous conditions at the facility, was fired in February for reasons that her employer claims are unrelated to her safety complaints. The woman had been reporting violations that she suspected were occurring at...
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City council allows funding for sexual harassment case
The City of San Diego approved the use of a $250,000 disbursement for a sexual harassment case against former mayor Bob Filner on Feb. 10. The ex mayor's former communications director agreed to the settlement on Feb. 7. If the two parties hadn't settled, they would...
Californa considers law that would protect caretakers
While there are laws that prevent people from being fired for reasons related to someone's race, gender or religious beliefs, there are no such protections for caretakers, at least not in California. If someone needs to take time off of work or have a few exceptions...
Court ruling expands scope of disability
On Jan. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled that in some cases a temporary impairment may be deemed a "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. In so doing, it stated that the impairment may be covered under the...